07-17-2000 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 17, 2000 • (#2599 BOB AND WENDY BEUTLER,Continued) the Applicant will not need a variance to either hardcover or structural coverage under his proposed plan. The Applicant is also proposing to remove the existing stairway to the lake, with a narrower stairway being constructed to limit the amount of hardcover in this area. Weinberger stated the Applicant has submitted a grading and drainage plan today, with the City Engineer not having an opportunity at this time to review it. The Applicant is proposing to construct a small drainage area at one corner of the house to collect all the water runoff from the driveway and the area that currently drains towards the neighbor's residence. City Staff would recommend approval of the application as presented, with approval of the average lakeshore setback variance to permit a 12' encroachment into the average lakeshore setback based on the following findings: 1. Construction of the house in the proposed location places the house 100' from the lakeshore. 2. The proposed location of the house best utilizes the topography of the lot. Using the flat area area of the property would permit a house to be constructed without requiring additional grading beyond what would normally be permitted with new home construction. 3. Impacts to the lakcshore views for the property to the north would be minimal. The existing house is located 20' closer to the lakeshore than the proposed new house. • Weinberger stated the proposal is consistent with the existing development in the arca, with no issues relating to septic. Weinberger noted it is not possible to acquire any additional land to make this lot bigger since both lots are currently developed. Weinberger stated the proposed location of the new residence best utilizes the topography of the lot and takes advantage of the natural drainage channels existing on the property, with minimal grading required. Weinberger stated one concern is the lack of decks or patios depicted on the plan. The Applicant has indicated they would make use of existing enclosed areas rather than construct a deck or patio. The Applicant has indicated he understands the concerns of Staff that the proposed plan does use up most of the allowable hardcover and structural coverage in this area. Staff would not recommend any variances to allow the construction of decks or patios in the future unless the Applicant demonstrates within his final plan that there is additional hardcover available to allow a deck or patio. Smith inquired whether there is an issue relating to easement and access as it relates to the shared driveway. Smith noted nothing currently exists in the record regarding that shared driveway. Beutler indicated that was an agreement reached between the two parties. Weinberger stated there has not been anything recorded on either property. Weinberger stated the adjacent resident has been notified of this meeting. Smith inquired whether the Applicant has spoken with his new neighbor regarding his proposal. • PAGE 6