01-22-03 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, January 22, 2003 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#02-2862 STEVEN GRONWALL, Continued) Gronwall indicated that he could remove a patio slab at the rear of the house and consider removing a bordered garden elsewhere. Bottenberg agreed that not much else existed that could be removed to maintain current levels, although the patio would balance the equation. Zugschwert moved,Hannaford seconded,to approve Application#02-2859, Steven Gronwall, granting rear yard setback and side yard adjacent street setback variances to permit construction of an attached garage with a second story to be located 14' from the side yard adjacent street for the property at 1586 Long Lake Blvd. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 1,Rahn dissenting. Rahn felt this proposal allowed too much mass merely 4.5' from the property line. (#11) #02-2863RICHARD KAIL,3753 CASCO AVENUE,VARIANCES 11:46- 12:02 AM Richard Kail,Applicant,was present. Bottenberg explained that the applicant was requesting lot area and lot coverage by structure variances to construct a new residence on the property. She pointed out that approximately 4 years ago the residence on the property burned and all that remains on the property is a foundation and accessory structure (detached garage). She added that, in 1995, the applicant applied for and was granted a lot area variance to construct a new residence on the property, which has since expired. Since that time, the ownership of the subject property changed between family members,the applicant regained ownership and has applied for variances to construct a new residence on the property. Whereas the lot area is .37 acres in an LR-1C zoning district where .5 acres is required, and existing lots of record would be required to meet .4 acres, Bottenberg pointed out that in 1995 the applicant was granted a lot area variance. The proposed residence is 2,856 s.f. and a covered porch of 406 s.f.. for a total of 3,262 s.f. (20%). Bottenberg stated that the lot coverage by structures is over the allowed amount by 847.75 s.f. Bottenberg explained that staff recommends approval of the lot area variance; however,based on city regulations staff recommends denial of the lot coverage by structure variance. Chair Smith indicated that while there would not be an issue with regard to the lot area variance,the lot coverage variance would likely not be approved. Kail indicated that if the lower porch were removed, they could eliminate 408 s.f. There were no public comments. Rahn asked if the plan reflected a two or three car garage. PAGE 27 of 29