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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 15, 2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2801 KATHY MELIN, Continued) <br /> increased hardcover in the 0-75' setback, lot coverage by structure, and total encroachment of 8' <br /> into the average lakeshore setback. <br /> With regard to hardship, Weinberger noted that the applicant had stated that the house is located <br /> between the lake and a hill. Weinberger indicated that there are six variances being proposed for <br /> this site which bring into question,when is a property considered"fully developed". A variance <br /> to permit lot coverage beyond 1,500 s.f. on this property would be inconsistent with other recent <br /> actions along Crystal Bay Road. There have been two recent variance approvals that were for <br /> complete rebuilds, not an addition as in the case of this application. <br /> Staff recommends denial of the application due to the entire addition being located within the 75' <br /> of the lakeshore. The addition could not be done without the need for variances. The property <br /> has a total of 1,397 s.f. of structure. Due to the amount of hardcover and building already within <br /> 75' of the lakeshore a variance to allow additional hardcover or structure is not warranted. <br /> Koelfgen stated that he had just gotten the setback calculations that afternoon and had <br /> insufficient time to review them. He felt the surveyors hadn't shown the deck with a 10' setback <br /> from the side as he had in the original plan. Koelfgen added that he was unaware they were <br /> adjacent to and infringing upon the Dakota Trail ROW stating that they were looking for some <br /> way to comply with at least some of the variances. <br /> Rahn stated that it would be tough to come off the front of the home with an addition that doesn't <br /> exceed the 1,500 s.f allowance and require encroaching into the 75' setback. He stated that he <br /> would have big problems with these two issues. <br /> Koelfgen pointed out that variances had been granted for construction in 1996 and 1997. <br /> Weinberger maintained that the variances he referred to were for new construction with different <br /> allowances, in fact, the home at 3375 Crystal Bay Road was required to reduce its structural <br /> coverage to 1,500 from the original 2,000. <br /> While she recognized the desire for enclosed outdoor life, Smith asked what could be given up to <br /> accomplish this requiring fewer variances. She suggested removal of the other porches or <br /> enclosing them. <br /> Melin stated that she would be willing to remove all of the other decks and sheds on the <br /> residence in exchange for addition of this one. <br /> PAGE 16 of 36 <br />