02-23-2000 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2000 • Hawn moved, Smith seconded,to table Application #2513, Connie Piepho, 540 North Arm Lane, with the understanding the Applicant will seek to reach an acceptable bond and agreement with the adjoining property owner to insure relocation of his well in the event the Applicant's primary septic site fails, and identification of a secondary septic site on the Applicant's property, and further subject to submittal of an accurate sketch depicting the location of the proposed pool and secondary septic site. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#2) #2551 THOMAS MICHAEL RANDGAARD, 2765 SHADYWOOD ROAD -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT This application was not heard due to the absence of the Applicant. (#3) #2556 BARBARA AND COLLINS CAVENDER, HAVING AN INTEREST IN 1405/1395 REST POINT ROAD -VARIANCES, 7:00 p.m. -7:13 p.m. Barbara and Collins Cavender, Applicants, were present. Weinberger stated the Planning Commission reviewed this application at its January 19, 2000 meeting where the application was tabled to allow the Applicants time to revise their plans in order to comply with the 15 percent structural coverage limit and address concerns regarding the lakeshore setback. The Applicants have submitted revised plans which reflect a reduction in total structural coverage to • 15 percent. The proposed setback to the lake is now 34 feet as opposed to the 30 feet originally proposed. The house would be located further from the lake if the shoreline were consistent across the full width of the property. Weinberger commented many other primary residences along this road are located at a distance comparable to the 34 foot setback. Weinberger noted the City of Orono currently owns and maintains a lift station on the property. The proposed location of the house creates the greatest distance possible on the lot from the lift station. Weinberger stated this application requires variances to permit structure within 75 feet of the lakeshore as well as variances to permit structure and hardcover within 75 feet of the lakeshore. In addition, variances to hardcover in the 0-75' setback is required and a variance to the street setback. The proposed residence will encroach 13.67 into the setback. City Staff is recommending approval of this application subject to the following conditions: A. The property has been developed and used as a residential property for many years. To complete the application it is a requirement the lots be combined to permit the construction. B. Most of the property is located within 75 feet of the lakeshore. It is nearly impossible to locate a house outside of the 75 foot setback requirement without building on the street right-of-way line. Other houses in the locality are located at comparable setbacks from the lakeshore. C. The City of Orono owns and maintains a lift station located on the property. The City has a regular weekly inspection schedule for lift stations. It is reasonable to expect a "buffer" between the house and the station based on regular inspections. The City of Orono is requesting an easement for the lift station. • D. The lot has a very limited building pad. Any new construction on the property would require setback variances. Because Rest Point Road is narrow, it is not possible to park cars on the Page 4