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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 21,2001 <br /> (#01-2674 DENNIS AND DIANE KILLIAN,CONTINUED) <br /> Staff recommends approval of the renewal with the conditions contained in the resolution approving <br /> the variance in 1999, including removal/relocation of the garage and hardcover outside of the 75' <br /> lakeshore setback. <br /> Killian stated he has nothing to add to Staff's report. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Stoddard inquired whether the Applicant was the new owner of the property. <br /> Killian stated he is the current owner of the property. <br /> Stoddard inquired whether there is any proposed building permit application in sight. <br /> Killian stated he has had the property for sale and someone has recently purchased the property with <br /> the condition that this variance be renewed. <br /> Kluth moved,second by Berg,to recommend approval of Application#01-2674,Dennis and <br /> Diane Killian, 1420 Shoreline Drive,granting of a variance renewal to bluff setback subject to <br /> the conditions as approved by the Orono City Council in Resolution No.2516. VOTE: Ayes 4, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> Stoddard suggested the City Council consider allowing variance approvals to be good for two years <br /> rather than one year. <br /> Gaffron stated there is no statute limiting the effective life of a variance to one year and that it could <br /> be extended to two years. Gaffron commented another option would be to have the variances <br /> automatically be renewed once or twice before it needs to come back before the Planning <br /> Commission. <br /> Stoddard suggested this item be placed on the agenda for the next work session. <br /> (#6) #01-2675 DONNA LILE,2765 ETHEL AVENUE,VARIANCE,7:26 p.m.—7:30 p.m. <br /> Donna Lile,Applicant,was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicant is proposing to replace a deteriorating porch and add a gabled dormer <br /> above it. The porch has deteriorated over the years and has become a safety hazard. The dormer is <br /> to be added above the porch and provide cover from inclement weather. The dormer is decorative and <br /> will not add additional living space to the residence. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />