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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 19,2000 (#2553 Good Shepherd, Continued) Kluth noted Staff has recommended approval of this application. Smith suggested the Applicant try the soft light first There were no public comments regarding this application. Hawn moved. Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2553, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3745 Shoreline Drive, granting of a variance for signage square footage to allow a 40 square foot sign based upon the hardship demonstrated, with the understanding soft lights will be used to illuminate the sign, and If the lighting proves to be too bright, this issue will be reviewed and approved by City Staff. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Abstention 1; Kluth Abstained. Kluth indicated he abstained due to a lack of information regarding this application Hawn inquired whether a variance was granted to the Calvary Church. Bottenberg indicated a variance was granted to the Calvary Church approximately five years ago. (#10) #2554 ANN AND GIL ANDERSON, 845 WILLOW DRIVE SOUTH. VARIANCES. 10:53 p.m. -10:59 p.m. Ann and Gil Anderson, Applicants, were present. Bottenberg stated the Applicants are proposing to construct an 18 by 10 foot master bedroom addition to their residence. The addition will be constructed onto the side of their residence, which is currently located 36.5 feet from the front property line. The septic site is located 59 feet to the south of the residence. Structural coverage is not an issue in this application. The Applicant is seeking approval of a front yard setback variance. Hawn inquired where the addition was going, noting she is confused by the survey. Mrs. Anderson indicated the addition will be constructed on the south side of the residence, just opposite of the driveway. Weinberger indicated the survey was completed by a certified surveyor, but due to the size of the scale, it is sometimes necessary to break the survey lines. The Applicants are proposing to add a master bedroom addition to the side of the residence. Weinberger stated the addition should not adversely affect the adjoining neighbors. Smith inquired whether there are any other issues regarding this application. Weinberger stated the only issue is c variance to the front yard setback Smith noted the Planning Commission has looked favorably in the past on other similar applications. There were no public comments regarding this application Page 25