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• •• T • ! V •• ' • • 1* »• * • ♦ti fev T6:Mayor Peterson and Orono City Council Ron Moorse, City Administrator Froai:Michael P. Gaffron, Asst Planning & Zoning Administrator Date:September 19, 1991 Subject: #1608 James Hartzell, 2987 Casco Point Road Variance - Resolution Sooing District: LR-IC, 1/2 acre, sewered Application: Request for average setback and hardcover variances to construct a pool. Idst of Bxhibits A - Resolution B - Notice of Planning Commission Action 9/16/91 C - Memo 6 Exhibits of 9/9/91 and 8/8/91 Discnssion Please review the memos and exhibits of September 9 and August 8. Briefly, the applicant requests variances to allow a hardcover increase from 23*4% to 27.8% in the 75-230* zone. Applicant initially proposed 35.9%, but Planning Commission tabled the request, advising applicant to revise his proposal to minimize the hardcover increase. Applicant also requests a 25* encroachment past the average setback line with his pool. Applicant also modified the proposed fencing so that only the pool and its patio, but not the grassy areas above the retaining walls, will be considered in lot coverage, thereby eliminating the need for a let coverage variance. Plaimlag Commission Recommendation At their September meeting. Planning Commission voted 4 to 1 to approve the revised proposal for a 25 ’ average setback encroachment and 27.8% hardcover in the 75-*250' zone. Planning Commission noted that the applicant had made a good faith effort to minimize hardcover by eliminating portions of existing gravel driveway, removing rock and plastic along the side t,I the house, and reducing the square footage of timber walla, walkways, and patio. The Planning Commission also felt that the average setback encroachment is not critical due to the topography and •xlstlng screening, as well as the physical distance bet«reen the neighboring residences and the pool. Planning Commission felt that no adjacent properties would be affected negatively by this pool. The minority Planning Commission opinion was that adeqxiate justification was not shown to support a hardcover Increase above the 25% limit. Staff Staff recommends approval per the Plannirg Commission recommendation. A resolution for approval is attached for Council consideration. Isv j