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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COi>LMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 18, 1994 (K) #1945 ROBERT AND VELMA WOLFF - CONT. Chair Schroedcr asked whether there was public interest. There were no comments from the public. It was moved by Schroeder, seconded by Peterson to recommend approval of Application #1945 for Robert and Velma Wolff. 4450 Forest Lake Landing, to permit constniction of a 10 ’xl4 three season porch as proposed with additional removal of a portion of the sidewalk and/or paving along with all underlain plastic and fabric. Ayes 5. nays 0. (#7) #1947 SAILORS WORLD, 1955 SHORELINE DRIVE • AMENDED VARIANCE APPLICATION • PUBLIC HEARING 9:15 TO 9:45 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Gary DeSantis was present. Mabusth explained that in December of 1993 Council granted approval of multiple variance to allow the insullation of an 8’x20 ’ storage module to have been installed within parking stall 34 which would have been 28’ from the street lot line resulting in the loss of two stalls. Access to the module is from both sides. Landscaping is to be provided as a buffer. The module located within stall 34 creates a problem for the neighbor across the street because it blocks lus view of the lake. City code does not say a property on the other side of the street has a nght to a lake view. Applicant does wish to maintain a friendly, cooperative manner with his neighbors. Other issues to be addressed if the module is moved closer to street would be landscaping, safe access, and more intense variances. Councilmember Hurr reported the Cwnty would be expanding the roadway in that area to include at least a 4’ shoulder. Chair ^Im^er suggested moving it behind the building. Mabusth noted a problem regarding the 0-75 setback area Rowlette said on a recent site visit a dumpster was located close to the road which obstnicted the roadway view. Gary DeSantis responded the dumpster was temporarily plac^ there because paving work was being completed on the site and the dumpster could now be moved back. Rowlette felt City staff should make a site determination to assess laiidscaping needs and visibility concerns and suggested the use of arborvitae. Councilmember Hurr reminded everyone that the original intent of the landscaping was for screening purposes. Discussion continued regarding other options for possible sites. Camilo Castellon. a neighbor, stated his concerns regarding the storage module and felt stalls #^20 19 or 18 would beLtter options for him. He appreciated the cooperation he has received from Sailors World and realizes he has no legal rights in connection with the view.