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!MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 17, 1985. PAGE 16 #932 WARD EDWARDS 2474 CARMAN STREET VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING 10:44-10:55 PM Chairman Callahan called for the public hearing at 10:44 p.m. concerning the Edward's variance application. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron noted the certificate of mailing and the affidavit of publication. Ward Edwards was present. There was no one present from the audience for this public hearing. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron noted that the applicant is requesting lakeshore setback and hardcover variances to locate his new home 50' from the lakeshore. Gaffron explained that this lot is subjected to two 75' lakeshore setbacks. Gaffron noted that the existing homes are located an average of 50' from the lakeshore. Gaffron noted that both neighbors have noted that they value the view of the lagoon. Rovegno noted that either way the proposed home is moved it gets closer to the lake and is subject to two 75' setback lines on both sides. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron noted that it is an existing lot of record and asked the Planning Commission if they would recommend crediting areas across the lagoon permanently in order to meet the lot area requirement. Kelley felt that there were enough hardships on the property that the applicant doesn't need the credit. Rovegno noted that the applicant would still need a lot area variance even with the credit. Chairman Callahan closed the public hearing at 10:55 p.m. Callahan pointed out in order to keep the development down to the north, he would be inclined to require the credit. Kelley moved, Goetten seconded, to recommend approval of the a lot area variance for Ward Edwards based on the following findings: 1. The lot width of 125' is greater than 80% of the required 140' width, so no formal lot width variance is required. 2. The drainage from the house should all be directed toward the lagoon in order to gain the maximum infiltration time and distance. 3. Based on item 2 above, the hardcover in the lagoon 75- 190' zone is requested to be 4,940 sf or 34.4%, requesting a 9.4% variance for a new home.