Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 7/11/1988

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To: Mayor Grabek 6 Orono Council Members AL 111� '%3 City Administrator Bernhardson �.' From: Michael P. Gaff ron, Asst Planning 6 Zoning Aditniili'st6tor Date: July 7, 1988 Subject: #1275 Douglas Johnson, 1399 Park Drive - Variarces - Resolution zoning District - LR-lB, single family, 2-acres, unsewered. Applicatior Variances for 0-75' hardcover, 0-75' structure, average lakes setback, side setback, building height, to allow const 3n of major additions and decks to existing structure. List of Exhibits Exhibit A - Proposed Resolution Exhibit B - Notice of Planning Commission Action 6/8/88 Exhibit C - Letter From Applicant's Structural Engineer Exhibit D - Memo & Exhibits cf 6/3/88 Discussion - Please review the memo and exhibits of June 3, 1988. Applicant is proposing to construct major additions to his existing residence, which abuts the 75' lakeshore setback line. He is propcsing a structure that includes a basement and two stories, with a deck and steps totaling 274 s.f. or 4.9% hardcover in the 0-75' zone. As you will find by review of the 6/3/88 memo, applicant has removed some pre-existing hardcover in the 0-75' zone, hence ultimately the new decks still result in a 2% decrease frun the 0-75' hardcover. Additionally, you will note that the oxisting house is only 1.8' from the side property line, and applicant is doing up from this structure, but not expanding laterally within the 10' required side setback area. The applicant has been advised that he can only have 1.5' overhangs on the side of the house, so that overhangs will not encroach over the property line. The structure is by definition 31' high where only 30' is allowed. In reviewing this application, Planning Commission felt that given the topography, a 1' height variance in this case would not be a problem. Regarding the average lakeshore setback, this house will sit much lower than the houses on either side even though they are set back much further on the property. Both neighbors have been notified and applicant has discussed his project with them and the City has received no negative comments from the neighbors. It is unlikely that any significant views enjoyed by neighboring owners will be decreased, both because of the topographic variation and due to existing vegetation i-hich acts to screen the structure from the east.