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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JANUARY 19, 2000 <br /> • <br /> (#2551 Thomas Michael Randgaard, Continued) <br /> hearing date. Hawn stated the minutes will reflect the comments of the neighbors, which will <br /> be taken into account when voting on this application. <br /> Zimmerman stated if this application is approved, he would like the City to take some steps to <br /> restrict the second dock on this property. <br /> Stoddard requested City Staff review the City's Codes and to check with the LMCD regarding <br /> the number of docks permitted on a property. <br /> Hawn indicated she would like the distance from the dock to the opposite shore re-measured. <br /> Smith stated there are some safety concerns which should be addressed as well. Smith noted <br /> the October letter from the LMCD does suggest some safety concerns. <br /> Hawn moved, Smith seconded,to table Application #2551, Thomas Michael Randgaard, <br /> 2765 Shadywood Road, Conditional Use Permit due to the absence of the Applicant. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (#8) #2552 STEVEN AND SHEILA SIGEL, 1399 PARK DRIVE -VARIANCES, 10:31 p.m. - <br /> 10:37 p.m. <br /> • Steven Sigel, Applicant, was present. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicants are proposing to convert part of an existing deck on the <br /> second level and third level on the lakeside of their residence into a three season porch and a <br /> master bedroom addition. The proposed area is approximately 180 square feet on each level, <br /> for a total of 360 square feet. Structural coverage will not increase. The amount of hardcover <br /> in the 75-250' setback will also remain the same. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicants are requesting a variance to the average lakeshore setback. <br /> The proposed addition will encroach 78 feet into the average lakeshore setback. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicants received approval in 1997, to increase hardcover in the <br /> 75-250' setback area to 30.08 percent when they constructed a new garage. <br /> Sigel indicated they would like to enclose the upper deck and convert it into a three season <br /> porch. Sigel stated a large number of trees exist in the area, which will shield this addition <br /> from the adjoining neighbors. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Smith commented she would like to see hardcover reduced somewhat in the 75-250' setback. <br /> Smith noted the structural coverage is under the allowable 15 percent. Smith indicated she <br /> does not have a problem granting a variance to the average lakeshore setback since the house <br /> currently exists in the setback. <br /> Hawn stated it was her recollection at the 1997 hearing, there was discussion regarding the <br /> possibility of reducing the stairway in an effort to reduce hardcover. <br /> • Sigel indicated they did consider reducing the stairway down to the lake. Sigel stated there <br /> Page 23 <br />