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i • ORONO PLA^NING COMMISSION Monday, May 15,2000 (#2581 John Gehring, Continued) will not exceed 2,150 square feet, and to grant a variance to the lakeshore setback to permit the principal structure to be located 42 feet from the lakeshore. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Nygard moved, Stoddard seconded, to rescind the motion recommending denial of this application. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Weinberger noted that typically the Planning Commission has required any hardcover in the 0-75 foot setback be applied to the other setbacks. Weinberger inquired whether the approval would be subject to the condition that there would be no further hardcover allowed on this property. Weinberger noted the Applicants are not at the 35 percent maximum amount in the 250-500 foot setback. Smith indicated that a restriction on further hardcover would be a condition of approval. Nygard stated the Applicant will not be allowed any additional hardcover on his property. (#8) #2582 FRANCIS AND SUSAN ANN KOUBSKY, 4784 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES 8:40 p.m. - 8:48 p.m. ' Francis and Susan Koubsky, Applicants, were present. Bottenberg stated the Applicants are proposing to remove the existing access at North Shore Drive and construct a garage/room addition and deck at the northeast corner of the existing residence The deck will replace an existing one that will be removed. Access to the property will now be via Park Avenue (addressed as Tonkaview Lane) along the north lot line due to the steep topography at North Shore Drive which makes access during the winter months a hazard for both the Applicants and the motorists who drive on North Shore Drive. City Staff is recommending the Applicants change their address to Tonkaview Lane with the relocation of the access to the property. Bottenberg noted the garage/room addition meets all required setbacks except for the street setback at the north lot line, which will require a variance to permit a front setback of ten feet where 35 feet is required. Bottenberg noted the structural coverage and hardcover on the lot is increasing but is still below the allowable limits City Staff is recommending approval of the variance for front yard setback and the relocation of access to "Park Avenue ”. Staff is further recommending that the neighborhood erect a nameplate sign on Tonkaview Lane. Smith indicated she did view the site. Mre. Koubsky stated they have real safety concerns in the winter due to their steep driveway and a blind spot that exists, which is tfie reason for the relocation of the access. Koubsky stated the survey shows that the road is located ten feet from the property line, which is incorrect. Page 16 i t.