11-16-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,October 19, 2015 6:30 dclock p.m. Reed Mandel displayed a picture of the view from the interior of his parents' house. Mandel stated this is not within the 75 feet jurisdiction but that it is impacting his parents' lives greatly. Joey Mandel stated the living wall has dramatically changed their views of the lake. Landgraver asked if they are suggesting that it is not just a hard measurement from the lakeshore and it should be the average lakeshore setback. Joey Mandel stated they wanted to convey that he applauds the 75-foot setback as an option and that it is a good start. Mandel stated what he is suggesting is that even though the 75-foot setback is a great start, there will always be circumstances that will be drastically violating the intent of the ordinance. Mandel stated a special mediating committee could be instituted whereby the committee mediates the situation and determine whether it is a violation of the intent of the statute. Mandel stated the examples shown here are within the 75-foot guideline but are clearly intended to be hostile and degrading to the other property owner's enjoyment of their property. Lemke asked if the residence is located behind the 75-foot line. Joey Mandel stated it is approximately 75 to 80 feet. Mandel stated as it relates to the view,if his parents were looking straight out at the lake from the house, that view is not affected,but if they look to the right, it is impacted. Schoenzeit stated as proposed it is the fence setback line and not the 75-foot line, which would cover the view to the right. Schoenzeit stated the City's proposal is more aggressive than the 75-foot line. Barnhart stated previous versions were at the 75-foot line and that the more recent version reflects the average lakeshore setback. Joey Mandel stated the neighbor's home is well away from this wall. Barnhart displayed an aerial photograph of the property. Page 32 of 44