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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 15, 1994 ( #12) #1955 ANDREW J. MCDERMOTT III, 2702 WALTERS PORT LANE - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING - 10:12 TO 10:17 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Andrew McDermott III was present. Gaffron explained in May of 1991 applicant received approval for variances to construct a three - season porch, bathroom addition and deck/walkway. At this time applicant is proposing to construct a screen porch above a portion of the existing deck which would encroach into the required 35' street yard by 1'. Andrew McDermott stated the side deck along with other renovations to the house had been done in 1983 which plans had been approved by the City at that time. Perhaps the City did not realize it was 1' too close to the road. The improvement will not make it appear any closer to the street yard. Chair Schroeder asked whether there was public interest. There were no comments from the public. It was moved by Smith, seconded by Peterson, to recommend approval of Application #1955 for Andrew J. McDermott III, 2702 Walters Port Lane, for the 1' variance as proposed. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #13) #1956 TOM AND CHRIS SMIEJA, 4040 WATERTOWN ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 10:17 TO 10:30 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mr. and Mrs. Smieja were present. Gaffron explained applicant proposes a 26'x48' addition to the east side and a 16'x14' addition to the west side of the existing house. Because of the uniqueness of the lot, the additions require a side street setback variance and a side setback variance. Orchard Park Road is considered the front yard and Watertown Road is the side yard. The City Attorney is being consulted for a clarification of the code which does not seem to fit Orono's rural character. The side street setback requires 50' and proposed is at 45' and the existing is 42'. The required front setback is 100' and 38' is being proposed for the principal structure and 25' for the three season porch. No area variance is required. The additions do not change the size for septic use but the 0 existing and future septic area need to be protected. 13