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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • HELD AUGUST 15, 1994 ( #8) #1951 KENDRICK MELROSE, 50 CRISTOFORI CIRCLE - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:55 TO 9:05 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Kendrick Melrose and Bruce Bren, his contractor, were present. Gaffron explained Cristofori Woods is a recent PRD three lot subdivision. In 1992 a variance was granted the previous owner to allow structure to be placed 75' from the street line rather than the required 100'. The current owner proposes to expand the first floor family room and lower level exercise room which improvements require a side setback variance of 18.6' into the required 50' side yard. Topography has placed severe limits on the building site and this is the only location for the addition. The improvement would not be visible to the property to the south because of extensive vegetation. Kendrick Melrose pointed out he is not the original owner. When he bought the home, it was always his intention to have a family room. The lot is 23 acres but approximately 22 acres are wetlands or steep slopes unusable for building. Building alternatives to the east would encroach • the front lot line and the severe grade would create a roof line problem. Chair Schroeder asked whether there was public interest. There were no comments from the public. It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Schroeder to recommend approval of Application #1951 for Kendrick Melrose, 50 Cristofori Circle, for the variance as proposed and accepted the hardships stated by applicant. Smith suggested no further encroachment to the property in the future. Peterson also agreed as the home was originally built with a view of the wetlands. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #2) #1958 LOUIS OBERHAUSER, 2405 DUNWOODY, 3865/3877 SHORELINE DRIVE - SUBDIVISION OF A REPLAT OF THREE LOTS INTO TWO LOTS - 9:05 P.M. Chair Schroeder asked if there was any representation for the Oberhauser application? No one appeared. It was moved by Schroeder, seconded by Peterson to table this application until the September 19, 1994 Planning Commission meeting for lack of representation. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #9) #1952 CHRISTINE FREEMAN, 2240 SHADYWOOD ROAD - AMENDED VARIANCE APPLICANT - PUBLIC HEARING - 9:07 TO 9:27 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. • lake Stranz contractor, were present. Christine Freeman and B , E