Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> APRIL 16,2001 <br /> (#01-2672 Jim and Sharon Walker, Continued) <br /> Kluth inquired whether the screen house located within the 0-75' setback could be relocated to another <br /> spot. <br /> Walker stated it would be difficult to move the screen house since it consists mainly of a floor and <br /> screens, with a foundation underneath. Walker stated they would like to maintain the screen house, <br /> which is in good condition at the present time, due to the historical significance. Walker stated they do <br /> plan on maintaining the tower and the screen house. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Hawn commented in her view she does not see a hardship for keeping the screen porch. <br /> Kluth moved,Hawn seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2672,Jim and Sharon <br /> Walker,2685 North Shore Drive,granting of a variance and conditional use permit to allow the <br /> tower to remain as an accessory structure and non-rental guest apartment,with the <br /> understanding that a restrictive covenant will be placed on the land to prevent the use of the <br /> guest apartment as rental property. The restrictive covenant will be subject to review and <br /> approval by City Staff. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Kluth moved,Lindquist seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2672,Jim and <br /> Sharon Walker,2685 North Shore Drive,granting of a variance and conditional use permit to <br /> allow the screen house to remain as an accessory structure because of the historical significance <br /> of the structure. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1,Hawn Opposed. <br /> Hawn stated she voted in opposition to the motion because the structure is located within the 0-75' <br /> setback zone, and on new construction, the Planning Commission typically does not give variances <br /> without a hardship. <br /> (#8) #01-2667 RICHARD ANDERSON OF NORTH SHORE MARINA,3222 NORTH SHORE <br /> DRIVE,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,8:00 p.m.—9:20 p.m. <br /> Richard Anderson,Applicant, was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Gaffron stated the Applicant is requesting formal approval for the use of 72 existing dry-stack boat <br /> storage spaces for on-demand public boat launching. Historically the use of the 72 spaces has been <br /> limited to 20 boats for lake use by a 1977 stipulated agreement between the City and a former owner of <br /> the property. The LMCD, however, has for many years required that all 72 spaces be licensed for boats <br /> that are for lake use. Last fall the Council indicated it may be appropriate for the City to allow use of <br /> all 72 spaces for on-demand launching per the LMCD licensing. <br /> Gaffron indicated the North Shore Marina site has been used for commercial purposes since the 1950s <br /> or even earlier. The property was first zoned in 1957 for commercial use. In 1966, the City chose to <br /> rezone it to residential. The property owner at that time sued the City, with the courts ruling that the <br /> PAGE 11 <br />