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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 21,1997 (#11- #2261 Tony Eiden Company - Continued) Tony Eiden had no comments to add. There were no public comments. Hawn asked if the applicant was satisfied with the setback requirements. Eiden said he was and would be able to meet them. Smith moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2261. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (Item #12 follows item #16) (#13) #2264 JANET C. KIERNAN 1491 SHORELINE DRIVE VARIANCES PUBLIC HEARING 8:54-9:20 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffron reported that an application had been previously reviewed and approved for reconstruction and additions to the residence in 1996. He reviewed that application and the new changes requested. The applicant had determined that it would be impossible to save the existing superstructure and is proposing a new residence. A one-stall addition to the garage would meet the setback. There would be an additional encroachment to the front setback and a new small encroachment to the side. The issue is with new construction being an opportunity where all the setbacks, especially the lakeshore setback, could be met. Lot area and width variances are also required. The one acre property-, 187' in width, is located in the tw-o acre zoning with a 200' width standard. Gaffron indicated that the property may be sewered in the future but continues at this time to require use of a septic system. Kieman noted the hardships on the property with the maple tree to the north side and the Indian mounds to the rear where a 50' setback is required. Kieman said to renovate the property would require an additional two to three courses of block to create more headroom and a better foundation. During public comments, John Ericson, 1620 Shadywood Road, clarified that the encroachment of the 75' setback would be allowed with a major remodeling but would be required to be met if