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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MARCH 19,2001 <br /> (#01-2665 Y&A Architecture,Continued) <br /> master bedroom/master bath/closet suite. This will be a continuation of the main floor of the existing <br /> house. The attic will be used for additional storage space. <br /> Bottenberg noted a small portion of the existing residence and approximately one-half of the new <br /> addition is located lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line as drawn between the two <br /> adjacent residences. The adjacent residence to the north is on higher ground, and may currently <br /> enjoy minimal views over the existing residence, which may be reduced by the second story addition. <br /> However,the main views of the lake for that house are to the east and are not affected. <br /> Existing mature vegetation and the change in grade already act to limit the neighbors' views, so it <br /> is unlikely that the average lakeshore setback is a significant issue for this property. No neighbors <br /> have indicated a problem to Staff with this application. <br /> Bottenberg stated a hardcover variance is not required for the addition, which lies in the <br /> 250-500' setback zone. Even though the proposed hardcover in the 250-500' setback zone is <br /> 34.3 percent of the allowed 30 percent,the Applicant has not used all of the 25 percent in the <br /> 75-250' setback zone. The City does allow credit for unused hardcover allotment to be <br /> transferred to zones further from the lake. <br /> Bottenberg noted this lot is a lakeshore lot and is sewered. Bottenberg indicated other improvements <br /> have been made on this lot since 1970,which have required different variances over the years. <br /> City Staff recommends approval of the variance to the average lakeshore setback to allow the <br /> addition to encroach 20 feet into the average lakeshore setback. <br /> Hanson indicated he did submit a letter of hardship. Hanson stated if they would be required to move <br /> this addition further to the west to avoid encroaching into the average lakeshore setback, <br /> access to the existing lower level garage and auto-court would be eliminated. Hanson stated they <br /> would be forced to move the driveway to the west as well,which would necessitate major excavation <br /> and construction of retaining walls,which would add to the hardcover. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Hawn moved, Smith seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2665, <br /> Y&A Architecture on behalf of Glen and Marilyn C. Nelson,500 Tonkawa Road, <br /> granting of a variance to the average lakeshore setback. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (#5) #01-2664 MITCH AND KIM OLSON,3265 CARMAN ROAD, VARIANCES, <br /> 6:51 p.m.—6:51 p.m. <br /> Kluth moved, Mabusth seconded,to table Application#01-2664,Mitch and Kim Olson, <br /> 3265 Carman Road, at the request of the Applicants. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />