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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • HELD AUGUST 15, 1994 (#'n #1950 GLEN UPTON, 3685 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:40 TO 8:55 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Glen Upton was present. Gaffron explained applicant proposes a room addition and attached garage to the existing house which is presently within the 0 -75' setback. The existing lakeshore setback for the house is at 31' with the addition proposed at 42' and proposed deck at 41' . Hardcover is a concern within the 0 -75' setback area with existing being at 17.8% and the proposal would increase it to 26.7 %. No hardcover will be added to the 75 -250' area which is now at 0 %. Lot coverage by structures exists at 1,208 s.f. or 14.4% where 15% is allowed and 1,876 s.f. or 22.3% is proposed. He pointed out that code allows any lot to have up to 1,500 s.f. of lot coverage by structure so that the variance is not from 15% but from 1,500 s.f. Actually it amounts to a 376 s.f. variance. No side or street setback variances are necessary. Lindquist inquired if the vacated county road was part of the property. Gaffron said it was an easement for driveway purposes serving neighboring properties and the easement cannot be credited toward lot area. Chair Schroeder asked whether there was public interest. John Erickson, 1620 Shadywood, does not agree with letting owners encroach further into the lakeshore setback area. He referred to an incident in which he was denied permission to repair a pagoda on his property because it was located within the 0 -75' setback area. He commented everyone should be treated the same. Lindquist felt the proposed improvement is too ambitious for the lot. Chair Schroeder also agreed that the lot cannot take additional hardcover. Glen Upton asked if he could receive credit for the land across the road. Peterson explained there is no problem with the lot area coverage but the concern is the hardcover issue. Glen Upton expressed displeasure with the fact that he has more land than his neighbors but the Planning Commission will not allow him to improve his property. It was moved by Peterson, seconded by Schroeder to recommend denial of Application #1950 for Glen Upton, 3685 North Shore Drive, for the variances as proposed. Ayes 4, nays 0. Chair Schroeder noted this matter would be placed on the City Council agenda for the September 12, 1994 meeting. • N