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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> July 17,2023 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> impacted,he said.Any voids in the wall would be backfilled and some bowed places may require <br /> removal but the plan is to minimize disturbing the existing wall. <br /> Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. <br /> The Commissioners discussed the item. Chair Bollis said staff did a good job putting this through <br /> properly as a CUP. He said it looked like a one-for-one replacement. <br /> Kirchner said he was concerned about the 30-day completion requirement because of weather or other <br /> difficulties and suggested giving staff the authority to approve a short extension if necessary. <br /> Nye said language could be added to the council resolution to allow an extension if needed although the <br /> applicant has indicated 30 days will be sufficient. <br /> Kraemer said he feels staff has done a good job and this seems like a reasonable way to replace a seawall. <br /> Ressler said the materials and design were consistent with work done around the lake. <br /> Ressler moved,Libby seconded,to recommend approval of LA22-000005,2699 Kelly Ave, <br /> Conditional Use Permit as applied.VOTE: Ayes: 7,Nays 0. <br /> 2. LA23-000032 PAUL SKOOG,250 TONKA AVENUE,REQUESTS VARIANCES FOR <br /> LOT AREA,LOT WIDTH,AND REAR YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A NEW <br /> HOME <br /> City Planner Nye updated the Commissioners explaining the applicant is proposing to demolish the <br /> existing home and construct a new home on the lot. The property is smaller in size and width than is <br /> required in the LR1 zoning district. The proposed home will be constructed in a similar location as the <br /> existing home as there are some topographical limitations on the lot,as well as an existing storm drain <br /> that impacts the placement of the driveway, she said. The applicant is requesting a rear yard variance, <br /> from 50 feet to 45 feet. That variance also triggers the need for variances from lot area and lot width. All <br /> other zoning requirements including hard cover and all other setbacks are met.Nye said staff agrees with <br /> the applicant's assessment and believes the property has practical difficulty supporting the variance <br /> requests. <br /> The applicants were present but Commissioners had no questions for them. <br /> Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />