08-20-2001 Planning Commission Minutes

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' MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 20,2001 (#01-2691 Eric and Christine Menge,Continued) Hawn stated it was her understanding the Planning Commission had directed the Applicant to locate the garage 30 feet off the side property line. Johnson stated this plan allows the big oak tree to be preserved. Johnson noted the residence to the north is located 25 feet off the property line rather than 15 feet as indicated at the previously Planning Commission meeting. Johnson stated due to the steep slope located to the rear of the house, it would be necessary to locate the garage in its proposed location,with the front yard setback remaining essentially the same. A location for the mound system has been identified, with the Applicants awaiting the results from a perk test to determine whether this site will be a viable location for the septic system. Johnson stated the changes made to the driveway approach should eliminate the neighbor's concerns regarding headlights shining into their residence. Smith pointed out in order for a tree to be preserved,the canopy of the tree needs to be taken into consideration. Johnson stated they did take the canopy into consideration. Johnson indicated the driveway would be a Class 5 driveway. Smith commented this is a better plan than what was previously submitted but still falls short of the 30 feet setback as directed by the Planning Commission. Hawn inquired whether the neighbors have been shown the revised plan. Johnson stated they have not. Weinberger indicated the neighbor did stop by City Hall and reviewed the revised plan. The neighbor indicated the plan was a better plan than what was previously submitted. Lindquist stated he would prefer to see a 30 foot side yard setback but can live with 25 feet. There were no public comments regarding this application. Welsh inquired whether the neighbor indicated this plan was okay. Weinberger stated the neighbor indicated he felt it was a better alternative, but did not indicate one way or the other whether he was in support of the revised plan. Mabusth requested the septic issues be resolved prior to this application proceeding to the Council. Smith suggested that a condition of approval could be that Staff review and approve the septic information prior to this proceeding to the City Council. Lindquist moved,Smith seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2691,J.Eric and Christine Menge,340 Turnham Road,granting of a side yard setback to allow the garage addition to be located 24 feet from the side lot line where 50 feet is required,and a family room addition to be located 49.8 feet from the side lot line where 50 feet is required,and to grant a variance to PAGE 2