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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 />