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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />April 17, 2023 <br />6:00 o'clock p.m. <br />another precedent. At this point all we are really deciding is whether we are advising Council to approve <br />vacation. I am supportive. <br />Kirchner supports the application. <br />Erickson noted from a motorist and resident standpoint it is a tremendous improvement over what was <br />there before. He appreciates the efforts of the property owner and the county and City staff and everyone <br />working together to come up with a finished product that's top quality. <br />McCutchen moved, Erickson seconded, to approve LA23-000002, 1449 Shoreline Drive, Vacation. <br />VOTE: Ayes: 6, Nays 0. <br />2. LA23-000008 DAVID CHARLEZ DESIGNS, 1340 VINE PLACE, VARIANCES <br />City Planner Nye said the applicant is proposing to demolish the existing home and rebuild on the <br />existing foundation which is non -conforming. The lot is substandard in size and is just over maximum <br />hardcover of 25 percent. The proposed home will be larger and taller with adding a second story and roof <br />pitch and a new front porch addition. It is proposed to demolish a 2 -car detached garage and construct a <br />three -car attached garage in a similar location. The lot is not buildable which is a practical difficulty. The <br />proposal would bring hard cover into compliance. In order for the applicant to construct the new home <br />they will need variances from lot area, average lakeshore setback. 75 -foot lakeshore setback, hardcover <br />within the 75 -foot setback and rear yard setback. Staff is supportive of this request due to the practical <br />difficulties. <br />Kirchner asked about expansion of the footprint. <br />Nye said there would be a slight expansion due to a new, larger garage in the same place as the existing <br />garage. <br />David Zweber, David Charlez Designs, Lakeville, explained it was a difficult property because of the <br />location on an inlet and existing setback rules make it nearly impossible to construct anything in <br />conformance. The existing property is in disrepair and new construction will make it a better property. <br />The proposed new home will bring the hardcover down to within conforming levels, he said, and will not <br />be adding a larger footprint per se, but simply stacking some square footage in a two story fashion to pick <br />up the additional area that the client is needing for their growing family. Attaching the garage also will be <br />a much nicer improvement to the existing structure. Because of the location of the neighboring properties, <br />the neighbor to the northwest is significantly elevated over this property and looking down upon the <br />property currently, so adding a story will not block any views. The property to the southeast will not be <br />affected. <br />Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. <br />Kirchner said he feels practical difficulties are established and attaching a garage in place of a detached to <br />new construction is not egregious. I don't see any concerns with the project in my opinion. <br />Page 2 of 12 <br />