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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1999 VARIANCE RENEWAL (#3) #2546 CHRISTINE WOOD, 4005 NORTH SHORE DRIVE • RENEWAL VARIANCES, 6:58 p.m. - 7:02 p.m. Christine Wood, Applicant, was present. Bottenberg stated the Applicant is requesting a renewal of variances on this property which were originally granted on November 12,1991, to construct a detached garage and storage addition of 834 square feet to be located three feet from a street rear lot instead of the required 10 feet and 10 feet from the side or rear lot line instead of the required 15 feet for a structure over 750 square feet. In addition, a variance to hardcover within the 75-250 foot setback is required. The property was recently purchased by the owner who would like to have the variances renewed. Bottenberg noted that the lot Is unusually shaped and does not have a functional garage currently on the property. The Applicant has indicated that a new foundation will be built and the old cinder blocks put in by the previous owner will be removed. Smith inquired whether she was the original applicant. Wood stated she was not the original applicant for the variances, noting that she has recently purchased the property approximately two months ago. Smith commented to her understanding the zoning codes have not changed since the original variances were granted. Chair Hawn inquired whether the existing driveway would remain Wood stated the present driveway would remain. Chair Hawn questioned whether the garage would be oriented in the same location as depicted in the old site plan and whether the shed would be removed. Wood stated she was informed the shed would need to be removed, but that she is planning to leave the garage as depicted, noting that she may reduce the size of the garage somewhat by eliminating the workshop. Chair Hawn pointed out that the Applicant is allowed to reduce the size of the garage but cannot enlargen the garage without a new application be submitted. There were no public comments. Hawn moved, Berg seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2546, Christine Wood, 4005 North Shore Drive, granting of a renewal of variances to permit the construction of a detached garage and storage addition. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. The Scheduled Public Hearings were held after Item #6. Page 4