Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 7/25/1988

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To: Mayor Grabek & Orono Council Members t�o!. City Administrator Bernhardson From: Michael P. Gaffron, Asst Planning & Zoning Administrator Date: July 20, 1988 Subject: i1307 Diane & Douglas Merz, 3195 Watertown Road - Variance - Resolution Application - Construct a deck within required street yard setback. Zoning District - RR-lB, 2 acre rural residential List of Exhibits Exhibit A - Proposed Resolution Exhibit B - Revised Deck Proposal Showing Setback From Well Exhibit C - Notice of Planning Commission Action 7/21/88 Exhibit D - Memo & Exhibits of 7/13/88 Discussion - Please review the memo and exhibits of July 13th, 1988. Applicants are proposing to construct a deck which technically is located less than the 50' street setback from Leaf Street. This deck will replace a similar deck that existed along the east side of tt f- house, and wi 1 1 incorporate an additional 6' wide deck along the northeast: end of the house. Planning Commission reviewed this application at their July 18th, 1988 meeting and unanimously recommended approval of the setback variance, finding that the deck will have no effect on neighboring properties and will have no negative effect on the neighborhood. That recommendation for approval was conditioned on applicants submitting a revised proposal that maintainh the 3' setback to the well for maintenance purposes. That revised plan has been submitted. In addition, approval would be subject to applicants obtaining the appropriate building permit and complying with all Building Code requirements. Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval per the attached resolution, per the Planning Commission recommendation.