06-18-2001 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June 18,2001 (#01-2681 Roger Day,Continued) setbacks for the property are 50 feet from Lakeview Avenue and 50 feet from the rear lot line and 30 feet from the side lot line. Variances are required to permit the kitchen addition to be located 20 feet from Lakeview Avenue where 50 feet is required, and 22 feet from the side lot line where 30 feet is required, and to permit the porch to be located 23.2 feet from Lakeview Avenue where 50 feet is required. Bottenberg stated the property is located in the Crystal Bay neighborhood where most lots are similar in size and dimension to the Applicant's property. A platted but undeveloped alley is located immediately west of the property. The City of Orono has no intention to open the alley for construction of a public right-of-way. The alley is used for utilities. Bottenberg stated the residence was built 3.5 feet and 6.85 feet from Lakeview Avenue in 1953, before the 50 foot setback for new construction was adopted. The residence was also constructed 8.5 feet and 9.2 feet from the side lot line before the 30 foot setback for new construction was required. No addition could be placed on the house without requiring variances. Bottenberg noted no variances are required for lot coverage or hardcover. Staff recommends approval of the application for variances to permit construction of the kitchen addition and porch. Day stated he has nothing to add to Staff's report. There were no public comments regarding this application. Smith inquired whether the shed that is currently located on the property line lot could be relocated. Day stated the shed has been relocated once,with a previous survey done back in 1985 showing the shed being located towards the back of the property and over the property line. Day inquired where the shed should be moved to. Smith stated she would like to see the shed moved further onto the Applicant's property. Day stated there currently is a dog kennel attached to the shed and it would be difficult to move. Hawn requested if the Applicant decides to rebuild the structure,that the shed be relocated. Lindquist moved,Hawn seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2681,Roger Day, 1205 South Brown Road,granting of variances to side yard adjacent to street setback,side yard adjacent to street setback,and side yard setback to permit the construction of an addition to the rear of the existing residence and a porch to the front of the residence. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. PAGE 18