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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />AUGUST 21,2000 <br />(Ace Properties, Continued) <br />height of the proposed structure. Weinberger stated the proposed structure is not technically <br />encroaching upon the average lakeshore setback, but that there are some issues relating to the <br />possible blocking of the neighbor’s view of the lake. Weinberger stated he has spoken with the <br />neighbor regarding this issue. Weinberger noted the building inspector has verified the overall <br />height of the building to be 28 feet. <br />Berg commented she does have a concern with the height of the building. <br />Hawn inquired what the other residences in the area consist of as they relate to height. <br />Weinberger stated the adjacent buildings on average are one and a half story structures. <br />Weinberger stated the house two doors to the west is similar in height to this proposed structure, <br />with this residence having a smaller footprint and being located further from the lakeshore. <br />Hawn commented that a number of houses in that area are currently being redone, and expressed <br />concerns that the City may end up with a row of tail structures within 75 feet of the lakeshore. <br />Hawn inquired whether the height of the structure could be reduced somewhat. <br />Lany Palm, Property owner, stated they have revised their plans three times in an effort to comply <br />with the City ’s ordinances, noting in their opinion this is the best plan possible in meeting the <br />City ’s requirements and still having a house that is liveable. Palm stated if the height of house is <br />reduced, they would end up with a tiny little box for a structure. <br />Stoddard remarked he does not have a problem with the height of the structure if it is within the <br />City ’s ordinance. Stoddard inquired whether the pitch of the roof could be altered somewhat to <br />perhaps a 10/12 pitch. <br />Gniffke stated they could possibly reduce the pitch of the roof somewhat. <br />Stoddard inquired whether the Applicants have spoken with the adjacent property owners. <br />Gniffke stated they have spoken with their neighbors regarding this proposal. <br />Bradley Bakke, 7024 Wexford Road, distributed a letter to the Planning Commission members <br />outlining some of his concerns regarding Resolution No. 3472, which was approved by the Orono <br />City Council in 1994. Bakke stated the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the <br />Resolution based upon Item U3, that the deck and rails would not create a new view encroachment <br />for neighboring properties. Bakke inquired whether it would be appropriate for the City to <br />approve this application in light of the resolution. Bakke stated the present structure does not <br />encroach upon his view of the lake, noting he is presently able to see over the top of the garage. <br />Bakke stai^ if the height of the structure exceeds the height of the deck, he will no longer have a <br />vie^v of the lake, which w as one of the conditions approved in the 1994 resolution. <br />Bakke commented if the Applicant is allowed to construct a t\NO and a half story structure within <br />75’ feet of the lake, it will also adversely affect the sunlight he receives and northwest wind onto <br />his property. Bakke noted the City Council found that the 1994 variance would not adversely <br />affect the light nor air of the neighboring property. <br />PAGES