08-21-2000 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 21,2000 • PUBLIC HEARINGS (#2) ACE PROPERTIES,3349 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD—VARIANCES,6:35 p.m.— 7:12 p.m. Gary Gniffke, Ace Properties Representative, Owner, was present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Weinberger stated City Staff has reviewed the original submittal by the Applicants, with the Applicants being advised that the proposed house was too ambitious for the size of the lot and likely would not be approved. The Applicants revised their plans and have reduced the amount of structure and hardcover proposed on the property and is more consistent with the surrounding development.Weinberger stated the Applicants have attempted to relocate the house to be more in compliance with the side yard setback requirements. Weinberger stated the existing house and garage total 1,080 square feet of structure and are located one foot off the east property line. The proposed new structure consists of 1,082 square feet and would be located in the center of the property meeting the ten foot side yard setback requirements. Weinberger noted due to the small size of the property, which consists .11 acre, makes it difficult to construct a house on the lot without the need for some type of variances. Variances are needed to permit 29 percent hardcover within the 0-75' setback where 27 percent presently exists and 47 percent hardcover in the 75-250' setback where 48 percent exists and 25 percent is allowed. Variances are also needed to permit the proposed residence to be located • 70 feet from the 929.4' lakeshore where 75' is required. A variance to permit an eight foot rear setback where 30 feet is required is also needed as well as a variance to permit new construction on the non-conforming lot. Weinberger noted lot area is required to be one-half acre and lot width is 100 feet. Weinberger stated this lot has existed as a developed parcel for many years, with the proposed development being consistent with other new construction in the area. Weinberger commented the size of the proposed house is consistent with the size of the existing house, with the applicants having made every effort to reduce the size of the residence. Weinberger noted some existing structure and hardcover located within on railroad property, which has not been calculated into existing hardcover figures,would be removed prior to construction of the new residence. Weinberger stated hardcover within the 0-75' setback is required for driveway access to the property as Crystal Bay Road is located within 75 feet of the lakeshore,with no other access being available to the property. City Staff recommends approval of the application. Gniifke had no additional comments. Hawn inquired whether the structure meets the City's height ordinance for this zoning district. Weinberger stated the height of the structure has been checked, with the overall height of the structure being 28 feet. Weinberger noted a neighbor did express some concerns regarding the • PAGE 2