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To: Mayor Butler Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator Orono Council Members Orono Planning Commission Members From: Michael P. Gaffron, Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator Date: October 17, 1986 Subject: #1070 Richard Rinehart, 985 Old Long Lake Road - Variance - Second Review The applicant has submitted an updated survey showing that the existing garage slab is 0.6' from the lot line at the northeast corner and 1.5' at the southeast corner of the slab. The roof of the proposed garage can be constructed so that there is no encroachment over the lot line. City Engineer, Glenn Cook, looked at this property on 10/16/86. He felt zhat, given the location of the septic tanks and drainfield, and given the topography of the lot, the only other feasible location for a garage would be directly behind the house (see sketch). The problems with that location however, ar. three fold: 1. eliminates or greatly reduces view of back yard from picture window; 2. requires slab over what is relatively new fill, or would have unusually deep foundation wall at south side to reach stable soil; 3. because the driveway access to Old Long Lake Road has poor sight distance, it is important to be able to provide a back-up apron on the property. Under the central garage location, this would require filling the area where the "ramp" is now, and extending the ramp further south where it might affect the drainfield area (see sketch). This would also possibly encroach on existing mature trees to the rear. Staff Recommendation: Given that the affected neighbor has Ok'd the project, that the slab is within the property boundaries and the garage can be built without being over the lot line, given the apparent potential problems with other locations on the property, and given that it appears from a safety stand- po-int that it would be preferable to be able to drive forward onto Old Long Lake Road, staff has less problems with this proposal than were expressed in our original review. The magnitude of the variance is still extreme, but the justification for the request is more apparent. If the Planning Commission feels the facts and hardships presented justify granting of the variances, then a resolution for approval would be in order. This item will be scheduled for the October 27t.h Council meeting. ,r fro V,� V"S Inc-, A041K0ve5- DINS JUAe?1,LfA TD f'. - v 1 4 ✓E` . Von,-:.2.� P^1 c / NA(