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MEMO CITY OF ORONO TO:Chair Hawn and Orono Planning Commission Ron Moorse, City Administrator FROM: Paul Weinberger, Zoning Administrator/Planner DATE:August 12,1999 SUBJECT: Review for Special Consideration within the Sugar Woods Plat 2102 Sugarwoods Drive (Todd and Anita Kimmes) The City Council has approved a special review procedure for requests tliat do not meet the covenants and special zoning requirements within Sugar Woods. The Planning Commission assumes the sole responsibility for the review and final recommendation regarding requests for special consideration. The applicant however, does have the right to appeal a Planning Cotiimission decision to the City Council at their next available meeting. Please review the attached Supplemental Sheet to Building Permit Application for Residential Development within Sugar Woods (Exhibit G). Please pay special attention to paragraph 3 and Attachment B. Todd Kimmes has submitted a Building Permit application for Lot 2, Block 4 (2102 Sugarwoods Drive) for a new residence. The special conditions placed on the development require any improvements that occur on the property must do so within the required building setback. Setback requirements for this lot are fiont 50', rear 50' and side 30'. The proposed driveway is a hardcover improvement and would be required to meet the 30' setback by the approvals granted within the subdivision. Applicant is requesting a driveway 10' fi:om the side property line. Please review the attached letter submitted by the applicant explaining the special conditions that apply to the property (Exhibit D). Letters supporting the plan have been submitted by the adjacent property owner and the Architectural Committee of Sugar Woods. They are attached as Exhibits E and F. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED Motion to approve or deny the request for special consideration to allow a driveway to encroach 20’ into the required 30' side yard setback.