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� T <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 18,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis noted the average lakeshore setback line runs through approximately the center of the home. All <br /> three of the projects are proposed to encroach partially or wholly ahead of the average lakeshore setback <br /> line. The property is served by a private septic system and must meet a 100-foot structural setback. <br /> The addition to the eastern portion of the home is proposed to be set back 84 feet from the ordinary high <br /> water level and lakeward of the 100-foot setback. The addition/modifications to the western portion of <br /> the home are ahead of the average lakeshore setback line but will meet the 100-foot setback. The in- <br /> ground pool is proposed to be 60 feet from the OHHL and lakeward of both the 100-foot and average <br /> lakeshore setbacks and would also consist of hardcover within the 0-75 foot setback. <br /> Staff finds that the location of the existing home which currently encroaches into the I 00-foot setback <br /> makes it difficult to make modifications or additions to the lake side of the home. The existing home is <br /> one-story. One story additions are proposed, which lessen the massing when viewed from the lake. Due <br /> to the elevation change from the lake level to the home level,the two additions to the home may not be <br /> visually apparent when viewed from the lake. In addition, it does not appear that the adjacent property <br /> owners will be adversely impacted by the two additions to the home. Staff finds that there are special <br /> conditions relating to the existing home and property which support granting the requested lake setback <br /> and average lakeshore setback variances for the additions. <br /> There are special conditions that Staff finds relating to the existing home and property that support <br /> granting the requested lake setback and average lakeshore setback variances for the two home additions. <br /> However,the proposed pool will be located within the average lakeshore setback, within the 100-foot <br /> structure setback, and almost entirely within the 75-foot zone where no hardcover or structure is <br /> permitted. Staff finds that although the visual impacts of the pool will be minimal from the lake and from <br /> adjacent properties,the setback and hardcover variances would serve merely as a convenience to the <br /> owners as there are alternative locations where such an amenity could be located on the property. <br /> The granting of variances to permit a pool to be located 60 feet from the OHWL of Long Lake is not <br /> consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, nor would it be in keeping with the intent of the <br /> zoning code. Based on the information provided, it does not appear that the applicant has proven <br /> practical difficulties which support the granting of setback and hardcover variances to construct the pool <br /> as proposed. <br /> The Planning Commission should evaluate the practical difficulty criteria against the requested variances <br /> and make a recommendation to the City Council. Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances <br /> to allow construction of the eastern addition and the proposed modifications to the portion of the home on <br /> the west. Staff recommends denial of setback and hardcover variances relating to the pool. <br /> Lemke asked if it is an all or nothing application, meaning the pool and the addition. <br /> Curtis stated it does not have to be but that she does not know the applicant's preferences regarding a <br /> motion from the Planning Commission. <br /> Thiesse asked if Staff can identify the primary and secondary septic site locations. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant will need to identify those. <br /> Page 3 of 37 <br />