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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,September 17,2001 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#01-2706 Richard and Jane Stark,Continued) <br /> Hawn inquired whether it is the intention of the Applicant to build the exact same house that variances <br /> have been approved in the past. <br /> Stark stated it is his belief that he will be. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Lindquist moved,Hawn seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2706, <br /> Richard and Jane Stark,815 Partenwood Road,renewal of variances for lakeshore setback and <br /> hardcover to permit the expansion and remodeling of the existing residence. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> (#6) #01-2709 RICHARD R. SHULL,2285 FRENCH LAKE ROAD,VARIANCES, <br /> 7:34 p.m.—7:38 p.m. <br /> Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shull,Applicants,were present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicants are requesting variances to hardcover,average lakeshore setback,and <br /> structural setbacks for a Natural Environmental Lake to permit an addition to the east end of the <br /> residence and an entryway over existing steps. The Applicant is proposing to construct a two-stall <br /> garage consisting of 576 square feet to the east end of the residence and a new entry way consisting of <br /> 80 square feet over the existing steps. Both the addition and the entryway are within 150 feet of a <br /> Natural Environment lake. The proposed garage will be located over existing driveway,with the <br /> Applicant proposing to remove approximately 800 square feet of driveway. The existing garage will <br /> be converted into a screen porch, office, laundry room, and storeroom. <br /> Staff is recommending approval of the variances for the garage addition and new entryway. <br /> Shull had nothing to add to Staff's report. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Stoddard noted at the time this residence was constructed only a 26 foot wetland setback was required <br /> rather than 150 feet. Stoddard stated he is in support of this application. <br /> Mabusth noted it also results in a reduction of hardcover. Mabusth noted the adjacent properties <br /> cannot be seen from the Applicants' property. <br /> Rahn inquired whether there is a detached garage on the property. <br /> Shull stated there is no detached garage but rather an attached garage,which will be converted into <br /> living space. Shull stated the new garage would be located next to the old one. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />