05-15-2000 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,May 15,2000 • (#2581 John Gehring, Continued) Lindquist stated in his view the Applicant should not exceed what is existing now on hardcover and structural coverage. Gehring stated the residence originally was a cabin and was not constructed as a year-round residence. Gehring stated the residence does not adequately serve a family a four. Gehring stated at the time they built the garage, they were not given much direction from City Staff at that time. Mrs. Gehring stated their current house is 30 feet wide along the lakeshore and 44.7 feet deep. The proposal is to build the new residence at 30 feet wide and 45 feet deep, which in essence squares the house and centers it on the lot. Lindquist commented he does not want to see any increase in hardcover or structural coverage over what currently exists, with the residence being lined up with the other residences in the neighborhood. Gehring stated they are requesting an increase of 13 square feet in the 0-75 foot setback and 138 square feet in the 75-250 foot setback, which basically is the size of a small bedroom. Smith indicated that the Planning Commission does require other Applicants to reduce the amount of hardcover and structural coverage proposed. Gehring stated they are basically requesting the same amount of hardcover as what exists on the Palm property. • Palm noted the Applicants did make attempts to reduce the amount of driveway and sidewalk at the time the garage was constructed. Nygard stated the Applicant will need to address the hardcover and structural coverage issues. Smith commented the Planning Commission appears to be comfortable with the 42 foot lakeshore setback, with hardcover being limited to what currently exists. Gehring noted they have reduced the amount of hardcover that exists on the property from what it was when they first purchased the property. Smith stated the Planning Commission can either act on the application tonight or table it to allow the Applicant time to revise his plans. Smith commented it appears the application will be denied as proposed. Gehring requested the Planning Commission act on his application tonight. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to recommend denial of Application#2581,John and Kristin Gehring, 1687 Concordia Street, based on the plans presented, with the understanding that the application would be approved if the amount of hardcover proposed is reduced from 3,535 square feet to 3,484 square feet. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Berg Abstained. Stoddard recommended the Applicant continue to work with City Staff on this application. Stoddard stated based on the ordinance and the precedent that would be set, the Applicant needs to comply with the hardcover and structural coverage limits. • Page 14