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/ I To:Orono Planning Commission Members Mayor Callahan and Orono Councilmembers Ron Moorse, City Avlministrator J COUNCIL MSniG ' 1 1993 From: Date: Subject: Jeanne A. Mabuslh, Building & Zoning Administrator mr OFORONO September 28, 1993 #1854 Troy Anderson, 1490 Long Lake Boulevard - Variances - Resolution Additional Exhibit Revised Site Plan Brief Review of Application The applicant received approval of a side setback variance for a second story expansion in February of 1993. Applicant ’s current application now involves side and rear setback variances for a 26 ’ x 26 ’ garage addition to be installed to the north side of the residence that will extend A'A' closer to the side line than the existing residence because of the placement of the house on the property. The garage shall be located over the existing septic system. Applicant has already completed septic testing for a new system to be installea to the northwest portion of the property. Installation of the septic system must be completed before the permit for the garage can be issued Applicant has yet to complete plantings required in the earlier variance review to minimize visual impact of second story expansion within the substandard side setback. 8-10 ’ high arborvitaes have been delivered to the site but have yet to be planted. The Planning Commission was concerned that the applicant has not completed construction of the second story as siding had yet to be installed. Anderson noted that this was the only improvement needed to complete the construction and that upon receipt of financing for garage and installation of septic system, that siding would be completed. The Planning Commission noted that any condition of approval would have to ensure City that siding would be installed before garage addition permit could be issued. Other members questioned the amended site plan submitted by applicant showing new access to property noting that a backout apron would be required in order to maintain a level of safety for users of the shared drive. Anderson noted this would be no problem as there was adequate room for a backout apron and that hardcover is not a problem on this site. Members did note that the driveway apron would be encroaching closer to the north lot line and noted the need for additional plantings along the north lot line adjacent to the backout apron aixl garage. Members also noted die need to extend arborvitae plantings along the new garage addition as structure was now encroaching 4'/6 ’ into the already substandard side setback yard. Planning Commission members accepted the hardships noted in Exhibits A and I and as reviewed m the staff memo.