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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> February 21,2001 <br /> (#2654 The Lion Group, Continued) <br /> Hawn recommended the Applicant consider removing the existing garage and constructing a new <br /> structure. Hawn inquired whether the Applicant would like this application to be tabled. <br /> Bull stated he would like it to be tabled. <br /> Hawn moved, Kluth seconded,to table Application#2654, The Lion Group, on behalf of <br /> James Bull, 1330 Cherry Place, per the Applicant's request. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> Item#4 follows Item#7 <br /> (#5) #01-2660 KEITH WATERS&ASSOCIATES,ON BEHALF OF JEFFREY AND <br /> LEONTYNE MAXWELL, 740 WILLOW DRIVE SOUTH, VARIANCES, <br /> 7:07 p.m.— 7:12 p.m. <br /> Jeffrey and Leontyne Maxwell, Applicants, were present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicants are requesting lot area and lot width variances to construct a new <br /> residence on the lot. The existing residence was constructed in the early 1970s and has been <br /> removed. <br /> Bottenberg stated the property is located within the RR-1B district, one Family Rural Residential <br /> District which requires two acres. The subject property consists of 1.038 acres. A lot area variance <br /> is required to construct a new residence. The lot is approximately 162 feet wide where 200 feet is <br /> the minimum lot width required. A lot width variance is also required. Bottenberg indicated the lot <br /> was platted prior to current zoning requirements. <br /> Bottenberg noted this property is now included in the MUSA. <br /> City Staff recommends approval of the requested variances subject to the Applicants meeting all <br /> height requirements, setbacks, and grading requirements for this district. <br /> The Applicants had nothing further to add to Staff's report. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Mabusth cautioned the Applicants that the chimneys being proposed may require a conditional use <br /> permit. <br /> Kluth moved, Berg seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2660, <br /> Keith Waters & Associates, on behalf of Jeffrey and Leontyne Maxwell, 740 Willow Drive <br /> South, granting of a variance to lot area and lot width, subject to the new residence meeting <br /> all height requirements, setbacks, and grading requirements, and with the understanding no <br /> additional variances will be granted on this property. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 6 <br />