06-17-2002 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June 17,2002 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#02-2786 JOHN R.JONES,Continued) Bellows suggested the use of skylights or ceiling lights in exchange for windows. Mr. Jones accepted tabling discussion until the July 15,2002 meeting. Bellows moved, Smith seconded,to table Application#02-2786,John R.Jones,3490 North Shore Drive, at the applicants request in order to allow them time to redesign the proposal to meet building height restrictions.VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. (#3)#02-2769 MARK AND PAM PALM, 1447 PARK DRIVE,VARIANCE 7:26 p.m.-7:37 p.m. Mark Palm,Applicant,was present. To review,Weinberger reported that the applicant had applied for a variance requesting setback and hardcover variances to permit construction of a 35'x24' two story garage, to replace an existing garage. The proposed garage was intended to be constructed 1.3' from a property line where a 15' setback is required. Weinberger reminded the Commission that a 15' setback is required for all accessory buildings between 750-1,000 s.f. in size. The proposed building is 840 s.f. The current size of an existing garage and lean to structure is 900 s.f. Based on direction provided by the Planning Commission to design a building that would be built 750 s.f. or less,thus requiring less setback, and to build the structure with a minimum setback to the property line of 5', Mr.Palm had submitted a revised plan. Weinberger stated that the revised plans reduce the size of the garage to 22' X 34',which reduces the overall size of the garage to 748 s.f. The garage is also proposed to be relocated to meet the 5' setback as recommended by the Planning Commission. Weinberger continued that the design is to have one-double stall garage door and one-single stall garage door with some storage located above the garage that would be accessed by an interior stairway. The total height of the garage from the ground level to the peak of the roof is 20'. The roof style chosen is to architecturally match the house, including dormer windows on the building. Weinberger explained that the garage requires a variance to permit the garage to be located 5' off the side property line where 10' is required. The property owner agreed to resize the garage to allow a side loading garage and avoid the need for excessive fill. Based on his report, Weinberger stated that staff recommends the application for variances to permit alterations to 75-250' setback, 250-500' setback and side yard setback be approved allowing a garage 22' X 34' to be located 5' from the adjacent side property line. The orientation of the garage takes advantage of the site topography and the overall size of the garage is being reduced as compared to the existing building. Mr. Palm requested that the Commission allow him to construct dormers on the garage but turn them 90 degrees in order for them to better parallel the look of the house. PAGE 9 OF 29