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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 21,2001 <br /> (#01-2677 TERRY AND DOROTHY ERWIN,CONTINUED) <br /> Stoddard inquired whether the Applicants could come into conformance with the average lakeshore <br /> setback. <br /> Weinberger stated the largest encroachment into the average lakeshore setback is two to three feet. <br /> Levin indicated the encroachment does not impact the neighbors' view of the lake,which is the intent <br /> of the setback. <br /> Kluth stated the average lakeshore setback tends to vary among the houses in a given area. Kluth <br /> stated since there is only a two to three foot encroachment, he does not have a problem with it. <br /> Weinberger stated the intent of the average lakeshore setback is to protect views of the lake. <br /> Mrs. Erwin stated the neighbors do approve of this project. <br /> Smith inquired how much of the foundation is being replaced. <br /> Weinberger stated he does not have a percentage of the foundation that is being replaced at this time. <br /> Weinberger inquired whether any repair of the foundation is required to add the second story. <br /> Levin stated the foundation work is required regardless if a second story is added to the house. <br /> Weinberger inquired whether a structural engineer's report could be submitted on the foundation work <br /> prior to the City Council meeting. <br /> Levin stated he has submitted that already. <br /> Weinberger stated he would review that report prior to the Council meeting. <br /> Art Kane, 2697 Casco Point Road, indicated he is in support of this project. <br /> William Miller, 2691 Casco Point Road, commented all the houses in this area are non-conforming, <br /> with 12 out of the 14 requiring variances. Miller stated the Applicants have taken steps to reduce the <br /> amount of hardcover on the property. Miller stated he is in support of this project because it would <br /> help to improve the neighborhood. <br /> There were no further public comments regarding this application. <br /> Kluth moved,Berg seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2677,Terry and <br /> Dorothy Erwin,2715 Casco Point Road,granting of a variance to permit alteration to structure <br /> within 75' of the lakeshore and the average lakeshore setback,and a variance to permit <br /> structural work to the house within the 10 foot yard setback,subject to the conditions outlined <br /> in the May 16,2001 Planner's Report,subject to the size of the patio being reduced,and with the <br /> understanding the shed will be relocated off the property line a reasonable distance prior to the <br /> completion of the project, <br /> PAGE 21 <br />