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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 21, 2015 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> In addition,the only portion of the house that is in front of the average lakeshore setback line is the four- <br /> season porch. The rest of the home is well behind the average lakeshore setback line. <br /> The project does meet the approval of the neighbors. The neighbors to the east have requested the home <br /> be moved back a foot and a half toward the street. Gustafson stated they are open to that but it would <br /> require a street side variance by that same foot and a half. Gustafson indicated that would result in <br /> pulling the home a little more into compliance on the lakeside but then into noncompliance on the street <br /> side. Gustafson noted they are improving the encroachment on the lakeside considerably. <br /> Kathy Alexander, Architect, stated part of the reason for the request is the fact that the fireplace is a rather <br /> large structure and it does block the view from the subject property. <br /> Curtis displayed a photograph of the fireplace structure. <br /> Gustafson stated it is their understanding the fireplace was constructed priar to the current property owner <br /> without a permit or City approval, and even though it is a structure with footings, it does not qualify for <br /> the average lakeshore setback since it is not the primary structure. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearin�at 9:55 p.m. <br /> Harry Yaffe,property owner, stated they came up with a solution with the neighbor. Yaffe stated they are <br /> asking for 7.5 feet but they would be okay with sliding the house back an additional foot and a half, which <br /> would require a street variance. The Armstrongs on the other side of the property are fine with the <br /> project. Yaffe stated he hopes the Planning Commission entertains that compromise. <br /> Berg asked if he is looking at moving the house a foot and a half back or wanting to proceed with what is <br /> befare the Planning Commission. <br /> Yaffe stated he would like the Planning Commission to consider the neighboc's request as part of their <br /> overall application. <br /> Gustafson stated the reasoning for the foot and a half is that it puts the proposed garage into line with the <br /> street setback of the current garage. Gustafson stated that would help shield the neighbor's garage and is <br /> a better placement. <br /> Landgraver stated they are now looking at a 6-foot encroachment into the lakeshore. <br /> Yaffe stated the modified request would be to go with the six feet. <br /> Lemke asked why they did not slide it all the way back. <br /> Gustafson stated they currently abut the street setback. <br /> Thiesse asked what would happen if they moved the house back six feet so it is in compliai7ce on the back <br /> side. <br /> Page 30 of 46 <br />