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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 18, 1994 (#5) #1944 BRADLEY AND DINA ETHERINGTON - CONT. Shirley Laue, 594 Park Lane, stated the tree houses had been gone for at least ten years. For several years she has picked up glass, etc. out of the woods and suggested the owner clean up the property. Mark Fuller suggested the road be widened. Mabusth noted the road is public with a 30’ right- of-way. Fuller indicated development of tte property would be an improvement to the area. A hardship issue exists in the fact no other land is available to purchase. He is unaware of any encroachments and stated thirds are always improving aixl you can't stop people from building on their land. Discussion ensued regarding the need for a survey. Chair Schroeder pointed out to the potential purchasers that the lot is probably buildable but it might be difficult to satisfy the drainage and driveway issues. The adverse possession or encroachment could also be a problem. It was moved by Chair Schroeder, seconded by Lindquist to table Application #1944 for Bradley arxl Dina Etherington, 4055 Elm Street, to allow ai^licant addition^ time to provide an updated survey and to stake lot lines. Bradley Etherington stated he understands the neighbors' concerns but as a potential buyer he sees the land as buildable. He agrees a new survey would be helpful. Rowlette noted that in the future she expects to see this only as a lot area variance. Ayes 5, nays 0. (#6) #1945 ROBERT AND VEL\U WOLFF, 4450 FOREST LAKE LANDING, VARIANCES, PUBLIC HEARING • 8:55 TO 9:15 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mr. and Mrs. Wolff were present. Mabusth explained applicants propose construction of a 10’xl4’ three season porch over an existing deck with a side setback variance of 6.5’ and a 26 ’ encroachment of the average lakeshore setback line. No hardcover change is proposed within the 75-250’ setback area. Robert Wolff stated the structure was built in 1964 and no change is proposed for hard surface behind the 75’ setback line. Lindquist noted nothing would be done with the steps. Schroeder questioned the landscape underlain with plastic and suggested an updated hardcover inventory. Mabusth noted there had been no improvements within the last few years and that the corrected hardcover facts were provided by surveyor with updated survey. Rowlette stated without some hardcover removals it would be difficult for her to approve the application. Chair Schroeder suggested removal of all underlain plastic within the landscape area. Rowlette agreed that all plastic and fabric needed to be removed and also suggested the concrete sidewalk be trimmed back along side of the house. Wolff agreed the sidewalk could be cut at a comer.