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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 17.1994 (#15) #1977 LAWRENCE AND MARILYN DORR, 9S0 TONKAWA ROAD > VARIANCE-Pl/BUCHEARING- llr«5-ll:29P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Graydon McCuUey represented the applicants as well as their architect, Bruce Schmidt. Mabusth reported the applicants seek approval of an average lakeshore setback variance to afiow the construction of a nevk residence where a two-story cabin and detached gar«ge nowexist. The proposed structure will encroach 97 in from of the average lakeshore setback fine but will excavation of steeper elevafrons which would have resuhed in the loss of trees. The structure will be located out of the bhiffimpact zone and 75'*^ from lakeshore. An issue of concern is the impact of the new construction upon the lake views of the Hoffinans. neighbor to south. The peak of the house would be at the 98S* elevation. The grade level basements staru at 98(f elevation. The height difference between existing and new structures is 7. Nolan noted the house is on a point and would no longer be prorninem if moved back. The hill behind the home is the hardship in this application. The Commission members discussed tbe right of people to view a lake from side windows Planning Commission questioned the imem of the average lakeshore setback ordinance. The applicam was asked if the new residence could be dianged to minimize the effect on thenngNbors. The Dorrs said the plans were onginally for a two-story home and have been chained to a story and a half The applicant does not wish to charige the pitch on tim roof The neighbor to the north voiced her approval of the plan. She said if the home would be buih bade into the hillside, h would cause erodon and tree removal. Former owner. Graydon McCuUey, was present arxl sud this was his summer home for 3S years. He is in approval of the replacemem plan arxl have known the Dons for some time. McCuUey also said that bdng on a point is impoitam and should make a difTerence. The Commission noted the disence of the Hofimans, who are out-of-town. Several Commisnon members concurred that the topography of the property makes the presem location the reasonable location for the new structure. The Commission emphasized the need for tbe applicants and the Hoffinans to discuss the plans. Rowlette moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #1977 for an average lakeshore setback variance. Ayes 5, Nays 2, Peterson and Smith.