10-23-1989 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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COUNCIL MEETING To: Mayor Grabek & Oronc) Council Members City Administrator Bernhardson OCT 23 1989 From: Michael P. Gaffron, Asst Planning & Zoning AdminisOlfrOF ORONO Date: October 17, 1989 Subject: #1462 Richard Schmidt, 3980 Watertown Road - Variance - Resolution Zoning District - RR-lA, Single family rural residential, 5 acre, unsewered Application - Request for front setback variance for proposed second story addition to the existing residence. List of Exhibits Exhibit A - Resolution Exhibit B - Planning Commission Action Notice 10/17/89 Exhibit C - Memo & Exhibits 10/3/89 Discussion - Please review the memo and exhibits of October 3, 1989. Applicant is proposing to construct a second story to the existing house, which is only 35' from the front lot line where a 100' front yard setback is normally required in the 5 acre zone. The residence met the zoni..g standards in effect at the time the house was built in 1954. At their meeting of October 16, 1989, Planning Commission voted 7-0 tc recommend approval of the setback variance for the second story addition, conditioned on replacement of the septic system to accommodate the expansion from a 2 bedroom to a 3 bedroom use. The applicant has had soil testing done and is in the process of hiring a septic contractor. Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of the front setback variance per the Planning Commission recommendation. A resolution for approval is attached for Council review.