01-17-2001 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, January 17, 2001 (#13) #2652 RON LAUER,ON BEHALF OF DENNIS ANDERSON, 1720 BOHN'S POINT ROAD,VARIANCES, 10:23 p.m.— 10:31 p.m. Ron Lauer appeared on behalf of Dennis Anderson. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Bottenberg stated the Applicants are requesting approval to add a second story to the existing residence, a concrete paver walkway, and to enlarge an outdoor stairway. The second story addition is located in two different areas of the residence and does not cover the entire residence. One section is 22' by 32' located on the south side over the master bedroom and the other is 22' by 34' on the northeast side over the guest suite. A variance is required to hardcover in the 75-250' setback to allow 49.3 percent hardcover where 48.7 percent exists, and a variance to the average lakeshore setback is required to permit the addition to encroach 88 feet and 92 feet into the average lakeshore setback. The Applicant is proposing to remove 393 square feet of hardcover consisting of landscape fabric under road. This is considered to be nonconforming and should not be included in the hardcover calculations. The amount of hardcover currently existing in this setback area is 48.7 percent. Bottenberg stated the residence was constructed in the early 195Os in its present location prior to current zoning ordinances. There have not been any additions or variances to this property. The building official has reviewed the proposed plan and concluded that it does meet the two and a half story or 30 foot criteria, measuring 29.E feet. City Staff is recommending approval of the hardcover variance in the 75-250' setback area if hardcover is removed elsewhere in the setback area to maintain the current amount of 48.7 percent. Bellows inquired what the height of the structure will be. Bottenberg stated the building inspector has concluded it will be 29.5 feet. Lauer stated he has attempted to minimize the amount of hardcover with this project, and is agreeable to keeping the hardcover at the existing amount. There were no public comments relating to this application. Mabusth moved, Bellows seconded,to recommend approval of Application#2652, Ronald Lauer for Dennis Anderson, 1720 Bohn's Point Road, granting of a variance to the average lakeshore setback,with the understanding the hardcover will remain at the existing level of 48.7 percent in the 75-250' setback. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PAGE 25