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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> May 15,2023 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Bollis said it is a conforming subdivision so he doesn't see any reason not to support it. Whether or not <br /> there was proper legal notice is a matter for staff and the attorney, he said, adding that the Planning <br /> Commission can only vote on the plan it sees in front of it. <br /> Erickson said the plan not only complies with but exceeds the minimum standards for lot size. He said it's <br /> an excellent plan in a neighborhood where there are larger parcels to the west and smaller to the east. <br /> These are in-between size so a good transition that fits the character to neighborhood,he said. <br /> Libby moved,Erickson seconded,to approve LA23-000011 Matthew and Susanne Johnson, 1015 <br /> Wildhurst Trail,Subdivision/Preliminary Plat.VOTE: Ayes: 7,Nays 0. <br /> 3. LA23-000020 JAMIE GRANT, 3020 CASCO POINT ROAD, REQUESTS A VARIANCE <br /> FROM LAKE AND FRONT YARD SETBACKS. <br /> City Planner Nye gave a presentation on the item, stating the applicant is requesting a variance from <br /> average lakeshore setback to expand the deck on the lake side of the home. Currently the home has a non- <br /> conforming deck and the owners would like to expand the deck to make it more usable and functional. <br /> The deck is proposed to be expanded by approximately 205 square feet and will be about seven feet closer <br /> to the lake. The deck meets all other setbacks including the 75 foot setback and is within hardcover. It is <br /> positioned in such a way that it does not impact lake views for the neighbors,Nye said. There is a dense <br /> row of evergreens between the deck and the north neighbor. Staff is in agreement and Nye said they have <br /> recommended approval in the past when the proposal does not disrupt the view of neighbors and is not <br /> within the 75-foot setback.No public comment was received. <br /> Alex Grant, 3020 Casco Point Road, said the family just wants to extend the deck to have more space. <br /> She said large trees keep their deck from the view of neighbors. The existing patio underneath the deck <br /> needs to be replaced but expansion of the deck would give more protection. She added,her father is often <br /> in a wheelchair and the expansion would help with his mobility issues. They have the approval of both <br /> neighbors. <br /> Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 6:26 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 6:26 p.m. <br /> Ressler noted the neighborhood goes out to a lagoon rather than the full-on lake and the neighbors are not <br /> opposed. For those reasons and with staff support, he would support the application. <br /> McCutcheon said the intent of the ordinance is to protect the view of lake for the neighbors. The deck is <br /> not within setback,the neighbors are in support and the plan does not take down any existing trees. He <br /> said the intent of ordinance is there and this is not a big ask. <br /> Kirchner mentioned the trees in between the properties are massive. <br /> Kraemer moved,Kirchner seconded,to approve LA23-000020 Jamie Grant,3020 Casco Point <br /> Road,Variance from Lake and Front Yard Setbacks.VOTE: Ayes: 7,Nays 0. <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br />