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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 20, 2000 <br /> (#2623 FRED JOHNSON, Continued) <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Stoddard moved, Hawn seconded,to recommend approval of Application#2623, <br /> 1926 Fagerness Point Road, granting of a variance to permit structure to be located within <br /> 75 feet of the lakeshore and a variance to permit 2,079 square feet of hardcover where none <br /> is allowed,with the understanding the structural coverage will not exceed 1,500 square feet, <br /> subject to the conditions outlined in the November 13, 2000 Planner's Report. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> (#2) #2625 MORGAN K.NELSON,3145 JAMESTOWN ROAD,VARIANCES, <br /> 6:45 p.m.—6:52 p.m. <br /> Morgan Nelson, Applicant,was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicants are proposing to construct a pool on the lakeside of the existing <br /> residence and adjacent to a gazebo. The proposed setback from the pool to the OHWL of <br /> Lake Classen is 123 feet, with the existing house being located 128 feet from the OHWL. The <br /> existing residence was constructed prior to the 1992 Shoreland Ordinance requiring the 150 foot <br /> setback from the OHWL. Lake Classen has been classified as a Natural Environment Lake by <br /> • the DNR,which require the 150 foot setback for structures and septic systems. <br /> Weinberger stated a second variance is required for the average lakeshore setback. The pool will <br /> g q g <br /> encroach nine feet into the average lakeshore setback defined by the principal structures of the <br /> two adjacent properties. Weinberger stated this property contains a bluff by definition, with the <br /> existing house and proposed pool being set back at least 40 feet from the top of the bluff. <br /> Weinberger stated the proposed pool meets all required setbacks from the top of the bluff. <br /> Weinberger commented the impact to the neighboring properties will be minimal due to the <br /> existing vegetation and the gazebo located between the houses and will have little or no impact <br /> on views enjoyed by the neighbor to the north. <br /> Weinberger stated Staff's comments relating to hardship are contained on page two of his <br /> Planner's Report. Weinberger commented placement of the pool behind the principal residence <br /> would not function well as it would be located in the front of the house towards the street. <br /> typically pools are located behind the house in a back yard. In addition,the street yard is the <br /> site of the septic system and alternate site, leaving no other reasonable location for the pool. <br /> Weinberger noted the proposed hardcover would be within the allowed percentages as required <br /> by the Zoning Code. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the variances. <br /> Nelson stated Staff has given an accurate assessment of his proposal. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> • <br /> PAGE 3 <br />