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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 15,2015 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> 8. #15-3745 MATT JOHNSON, 1432 SHORELINE DRIVE,VARIANCES,9:18 P.M.— <br /> 9:33 P.M. <br /> Matt Johnson, Applicant, was present. <br /> Barnhart stated the applicant is requesting variances in order to remodel the existing home by gutting the <br /> interior, expanding the second floor to cover the first floor footprint, shifting the bay window, and adding <br /> a fireplace cantilever. The exterior changes are located within the side yard setback and within the <br /> required 75-foot setback from Tanager Lake. The property is located on the west side of Shoreline Drive. <br /> Barnhart stated the applicant is proposing to make some minor modifications to the existing two-story <br /> house. The existing setbacks are 24.9 feet from the north property line and 26.8 feet from the lake at the <br /> closest location. <br /> Barnhart noted his Staff report states there is a 43.6 feet setback from the lake when it is actually 53.6 <br /> feet. <br /> The applicant is requesting a variance to construct a 2-1/2 story building within the lakeshore and side <br /> setback. The purpose of the interior modifications is to primarily enhance the livable portion of the <br /> structure, add room for adequate width, hallways, ceiling heights and stairwells. Based on the <br /> configuration of the lot and building, the applicant is not able to make any modifications to the exterior of <br /> the building without impacting some of the setbacks. In the review of the application, Staff is supportive <br /> of the variance. <br /> Barnhart displayed a view of the lakeside portion of the house and pointed out the location of the bay <br /> window and the portion of the structure that would be new. Barnhart displayed pictures of the structure <br /> from different sides of the structure. In terms of adjacent property impact,the biggest impact will likely <br /> be to the property to the south,with minimal impact to the property to the north. The proposed side yard <br /> setback will not be decreased at grade and the subject property provides 97 percent of the separation <br /> between the two buildings. <br /> Staff finds that the location of the existing home, which currently encroaches into the 75-foot setback and <br /> the side yard setbacks makes it difficult to make modifications or additions to the home. The structure is <br /> roughly centered on the property. The age and construction of the existing structure makes full use and <br /> enjoyment of the property challenging. Staff recommends approval of the variances to allow construction <br /> of the addition as proposed. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if Sheet AS depicts a four-story house. <br /> Barnhart stated based on the preliminary review of the plan, Staff believes it meets the height and story <br /> requirements, but that he has not done the final calculations for the building permit. Barnhart stated it is <br /> somewhat challenging to judge the height just based on a review of A5. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if there is a spot on AS where the grade is depicted. <br /> Page 26 of 53 <br />