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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 15,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2762 Timothy and Mary Sweezo, Continued) <br /> Smith stated this might be the time with new construction to contemplate relocation of the residence, <br /> noting that the road will only get busier and perhaps wider in the future. <br /> Weinberger indicated that two-thirds of this lot is wetland,which leaves approximately 1.5 acres dry <br /> buildable. Weinberger stated they are applying five-acre standards to a lot that is approximately 1.5 <br /> acres. Weinberger indicated this proposal does meet the setback requirements for a two-acre lot. <br /> Hawn noted the County has taken a significant amount of the land. <br /> Kluth noted the Applicant has not given permission for his application to be tabled. <br /> Smith stated she would withdraw her motion to table the application. <br /> Fritzler indicated he would also withdraw his second to the motion. <br /> Kluth moved,Berg seconded,to recommend approval of Application#02-2762, <br /> Timothy and Mary Sweezo,4480 Watertown Road,granting of variances to permit construction <br /> of a new residence on the property,with the request that Staff provide the Applicants with <br /> information concerning non-conforming structures. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 3,Smith,Hawn, and <br /> Fritzler Opposed. <br /> Fritzler stated in his opinion the proposed residence can be relocated. <br /> Smith indicated since this is new construction, she would like the Applicant to consider his options <br /> further on the location of the residence. <br /> Hawn stated she has a concern with the two oversized accessory structures and the precedent it might <br /> set since this is new construction. <br /> (#5) #02-2772 JOHN AND DONNA CROTTEAU, 1405 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH, <br /> VARIANCES,7:16 p.m.7:58 p.m. <br /> Donna Crotteau, Applicant, and Brian Nowak, Architect, were present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting variances to permit construction of a 16' by 19' <br /> addition within a defined bluff area, a living space addition and porch, and a garage addition within the <br /> 30' top of the bluff setback. The Applicants are also requesting a variance to permit the garage addition <br /> to be located 20.5 feet from the side lot line where a 30-foot setback is required. <br /> Weinberger stated this property consists of approximately 10.5 acres and is located in the LR-1A zoning <br /> district,which has a two-acre minimum. Weinberger noted there is a shared driveway to this lot, with a <br /> large portion of the lot consisting of a peninsula that is protected by a conservation easement. <br /> PAGE 7 <br />