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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 20, 1995 (#S - #2001 - PoM^der Packers, Inc /Rhonda Wilson - Continued) Peterson commented that the plans arc consbteirt with the neighborhood. He voiced concern with the location of a water pipe he saw that was located close to the sewer It was reported that the pvc pipe was buried and came up at this point and fed off the main well but adequate distance separated the well and septic Smith inquired of the deadline date for sewer connection. The applicant said that although the number of bedrooms increased from 3 to 4, this did not increase the square foou^. Applicam did note that the sewer would be updated during 1995 Mtd)usth reported seeing water pocketing near the culvert on the westside in the ditch area. The culvert will need io be checked to ensure it is working properly. Smith noted that the tennis court is non-conforming A variance would be required if any striictural changes would he needed Rowlette moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2001 for front street setback variance with the three conditions listed pertaining to the septic, the culvert, and the tennis court. Ayes 7, Nays 0 (#6) #2003 ART AND KATHY HENNINGSEN, 975 TONKAWA ROAD • VARUNCES - PUBLIC HEARING 0:30-0:54 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicants, Mr. and Mrs Henningsen, were present. The application is for an average lakeshore setback variance. The screen porch and deck improvements are all located in front of the average lakeshore setback line as are portions of the house Because of the shape of the property, the hardcover improvement is concentrated in the 75-250'zone. Hardcover exists at 32.49%. 1052 s.f of new hardcover is to be added and 1184 s.f of hardcover is to be removed. 712 s.f. or 2.8% of proposed structural hardcover shall be traded writh the removals of 1184 s.f of nonstructural hardcover. The grade level patio has not been included as structural hardcover. The brick patio is being remo>^ as part of hardcover tradeoffs. The property is 2.3 acres in LR-IB zoning district, requiring one acre in area. The impact on the lake view for the neighbors was discussed. There has been no problem voiced Council member Jabbour, who is a neighbor, commented that he has no problem with the home location. Rowlette commented that the Gilbert family, neighbors of this property, hadn't voiced any concern, and had also received the same average lakeshore setback variance.