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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> AUGUST 21,2000 <br /> • (Ace Properties, Continued) <br /> height of the proposed structure. Weinberger stated the proposed structure is not technically <br /> encroaching upon the average lakeshore setback, but that there are some issues relating to the <br /> possible blocking of the neighbor's view of the lake. Weinberger stated he has spoken with the <br /> neighbor regarding this issue. Weinberger noted the building inspector has verified the overall <br /> height of the building to be 28 feet. <br /> Berg commented she does have a concern with the height of the building. <br /> Hawn inquired what the other residences in the area consist of as they relate to height. <br /> Weinberger stated the adjacent buildings on average are one and a half story structures. <br /> Weinberger stated the house two doors to the west is similar in height to this proposed structure, <br /> with this residence having a smaller footprint and being located further from the lakeshore. <br /> Hawn commented that a number of houses in that area are currently being redone, and expressed <br /> concerns that the City may end up with a row of tall structures within 75 feet of the lakeshore. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the height of the structure could be reduced somewhat. <br /> Larry Palm, Property owner, stated they have revised their plans three times in an effort to comply <br /> with the City's ordinances, noting in their opinion this is the best plan possible in meeting the <br /> City's requirements and still having a house that is liveable. Palm stated if the height of house is <br /> reduced,they would end up with a tiny little box for a structure. <br /> Stoddard remarked he does not have a problem with the height of the structure if it is within the <br /> City's ordinance. Stoddard inquired whether the pitch of the roof could be altered somewhat to <br /> perhaps a 10/12 pitch. <br /> Gniflke stated they could possibly reduce the pitch of the roof somewhat. <br /> Stoddard inquired whether the Applicants have spoken with the adjacent property owners. <br /> Gniflke stated they have spoken with their neighbors regarding this proposal. <br /> Bradley Bakke, 7024 Wexford Road, distributed a letter to the Planning Commission members <br /> outlining some of his concerns regarding Resolution No. 3472, which was approved by the Orono <br /> City Council in 1994. Bakke stated the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the <br /> Resolution based upon Item#3,that the deck and rails would not create a new view encroachment <br /> for neighboring properties. Bakke inquired whether it would be appropriate for the City to <br /> approve this application in light of the resolution. Bakke stated the present structure does not <br /> encroach upon his view of the lake, noting he is presently able to see over the top of the garage. <br /> Bakke stated if the height of the structure exceeds the height of the deck, he will no longer have a <br /> view of the lake,which was one of the conditions approved in the 1994 resolution. <br /> Bakke commented if the Applicant is allowed to construct a two and a half story structure within <br /> 75' feet of the lake, it will also adversely affect the sunlight he receives and northwest wind onto <br /> his property. Bakke noted the City Council found that the 1994 variance would not adversely <br /> • affect the light nor air of the neighboring property. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />