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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 19,1999 <br />(#2410 Peter Boynton, Continued) <br />Boynton stated that he is attempting to compiy with the Planning Commission's directions with <br />this revised plan, noting that he has reduced the size of the house, lowered the height of the <br />proposed residence, and relocated the structure in an attempt to bring it more into compliance. <br />Boynton expressed frustration at the length of time that the application has taken, and inquired <br />whether there were any additional steps that needed to be taken in order for this application to be <br />approved. <br />Dzurik commented that to his understanding the conditional use permit for grading within 75 feet <br />of the lakeshore appears to be a problem but that everything else appears to be in compliance. <br />Dzurik stated if the conditional use permit is a problem, they would be willing to revise the pian to <br />allow for a smaller walkout as currently exists in an effort to minimize the amount of excavation <br />needed. <br />Hawn stated in general she agrees with Dzurik's statement, but that normally the Planning <br />Commission does not permit grading within 75 feet of the lakeshore. <br />Smith noted that under City Staffs recommendations they do not find a hardship to allow for <br />30 percent hardcover in the 75-250' setback in addition to the hardcover being requested within <br />75 feet of the lake. Smith commented that she generally is in favor of the application. <br />Lindquist stated that due to the lakeshore that exists on both sides, some variances are needed. <br />Lindquist commented that overall structural coverage is within the required 15 percent, and that he <br />is not aware of how the hardcover could be further reduced. <br />Stoddard inquired whether the hardcover would fall under 25 percent if there was only one <br />lakeshore setback. <br />Weinberger stated that it would not be under 30 percent. <br />Smith inquired what the 11 percent hardcover in the 0-75' setback consists of. <br />Weinberger stated that was the portion of the house encroaching into the 75' setback. <br />Boynton commented that he relocated the residence to keep it in line with the neighbors. <br />Stoddard stated that it is unfortunate the Applicant had to appear before the Planning Commission so <br />many times in order to get this application approved, but that certain conditions must be met before <br />approval can be given. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Smith noted that the proposed hardcover is less than what is currently existing. <br />Weinberger stated that typically with a rebuild, it is treated as new construction. <br />Boynton asked for clarification of a rebuild. <br />Weinberger stated when an old structure is removed, the lot is treated as new construction and <br />is generally held to City standards unless some type of hardship is demonstrated. <br />Boynton commented that he has attempted to comply with the Planning Commission's directions <br />Page 2