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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 21, 2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. 5. #15-3775 JEFF ZITZLOFF, 1380 BRIAR STREET, VARIANCES, 7:49 P.M. -7:58 P.M. Jeff Zitzloff, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting rear, front, and side setback variances to allow construction of a new residence. Lot area and lot width variances are also requested . The subject property is approximately 14,000 square feet or 0.24 acre in area and is located within the RR-lB, rural residential district, which requires a minimum of two acres . The applicant is proposing to construct a new single-family home on the property and is requesting lot area, lot width, front and rear yard and side yard setback variances in order to do so . The proposed home is proposed to be situated 20 feet from the rear lot line, 22 feet from the front lot line where SO-foot setbacks are required , and 49 feet from the south side lot line where a 30-foot setback is required. The home is proposed to meet the north side yard setback at 55 feet. A pool in a conforming location is also proposed. Staff finds practical difficulties exist to suppo11 redevelopment of this prope1ty, such as the substandard lot area and width are not the result of actions by the landowner. The applicant is proposing to construct a new single-family home , which is reasonable and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The hardcover and structural coverage proposed meet the requirements of the Zoning Code . Granting front, rear, and side setback variances, in addition to the lot area and lot width variances , to redevelop this property will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant but are necessary . The proposed home and setbacks appear to be consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, fit the character of the neighborhood, and do not appear to adversely impact adjacent properties . Planning Staff recommends approval of the application. The Planning Commission should discuss the issues outlined in Staffs report, open the public hearing, and then make a recommendation to the City Counc il. Jeff Zitzloff, Applicant, stated Staff was very good to work with and that he would ask for the Planning Commission's support. ' Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7 :52 p.m. Phil Kaley, 1395 Brown Road South, stated this area is very old and was platted in the 1870s . Kaley stated attempting to shoehorn in two acre lots is this area was ludicrous and it got to be a tremendous waste of City employees' time. Kaley stated it is nice to see a rundown prope1ty being replaced. Berg asked him if he is in favo r of the project. Kaley indicated he is and that it is nice to see it happening. Page 14 of 46