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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 21,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Leskinen stated the City has seen a number of similar requests in the past and they have been approved. <br /> Berg moved,Landgraver seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. 15-3761, Ridge <br /> Creek Custom Homes,on behalf of Nancy Radermecher, 4775 North Shore Drive, granting a <br /> vacation of a portion of the Lake Street right-of-way. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 5. #15-3775 JEFF ZITZLOFF, 1380 BRIAR STREET,VARIANCES, 7:49 P.M.—7:58 P.M. <br /> Jeff Zitzloff, Applicant, was present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting rear, front, and side setback variances to allow construction of a <br /> new residence. Lot area and lot width variances are also requested. The subject property is <br /> approximately 14,000 square feet or 0.24 acre in area and is located within the RR-1 B, rural residential <br /> district, which requires a minimum of two acres. <br /> The applicant is proposing to construct a new single-family home on the property and is requesting lot <br /> area, lot width, front and rear yard and side yard setback variances in order to do so. The proposed home <br /> is proposed to be situated 20 feet from the rear lot line, 22 feet from the front lot line where 50-foot <br /> setbacks are required, and 49 feet from the south side lot line where a 30-foot setback is required. The <br /> home is proposed to meet the north side yard setback at 55 feet. A pool in a conforming location is also <br /> proposed. <br /> Staff finds practical difficulties exist to support redevelopment of this property, such as the substandard <br /> lot area and width are not the result of actions by the landowner. The applicant is proposing to construct a <br /> new single-family home, which is reasonable and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The <br /> hardcover and structural coverage proposed meet the requirements of the Zoning Code. <br /> Granting front,rear, and side setback variances, in addition to the lot area and lot width variances, to <br /> redevelop this property will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant but are necessary. The <br /> proposed home and setbacks appear to be consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, fit the <br /> character of the neighborhood, and do not appear to adversely impact adjacent properties. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the application. The Planning Commission should discuss the <br /> issues outlined ii� Staff's report, open the public hearing, and then make a recomme��dation to tlle City <br /> Council. <br /> Jeff Zitzloff, Applicant, stated Staff was very good to work with and that he would ask for the Planning <br /> Commissio»'s support. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. <br /> Phil Kaley, 1395 Brown Road South, stated this area is very old and was platted in the 1870s. Kaley <br /> stated attempting to shoehorn in two acre lots is this area was ludicrous and it got to be a tremendous <br /> waste of City employees' time. Kaley stated it is nice to see a rundown property being replaced. <br /> Berg asked him if he is in favor of the project. <br /> Kaley indicated he is and that it is nice to see it happening. <br /> Page 14 of 46 <br />