07-15-2002 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,July 15,2002 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#02-2808 JIM AND JEAN ECHTENKAMP, Continued) so. Echtenkamp believed this to be a win-win situation for both parties. There were no public comments. The Echtenkamps stated that their neighbors,the Smileys were in attendance, however, due to the late hour they had departed with their children earlier. Smith acknowledged that they have a very unique lot with evident limitations. Mabusth stated the hardships were evident and she had no problem supporting approval. Bremer, Rahn, and Berg concurred. Hawn moved,Berg seconded,to approve Applications#02-2808,Jim and Jean Echtenkamp, 2800 Pheasant Road,granting hardcover and average lakeshore setback variances permitting new construction not to exceed the amount of existing hardcover on the property. Although large in acreage,the property is compromised by the fact that it is a peninsula and surrounded by water and virtually all of it is in the 0-75' lakeshore setback,which limits its buildability. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. (#17)Report of Planning Commission representatives attending Council meetings on June 24, and July 8,2002. Berg stated that on June 24 the Daisy Diner was discussed, neighboring issues were addressed to which mediation is beginning. The Council did vote to allow Class I Restaurants as a permitted use. Gaffron noted that if a restaurant does move in, it could do so without further approval, as long as parking is met. Berg reported that the Pass's conservation easement passed. Smith reported that during the July 8 meeting, she learned that there are six potential planning commissioner alternates to choose from. She stated that the fill at Fox Ridge was contested, as the applicant brought his own engineer's report and legal team to address the Council. Weinberger added that they will be reverifying the wetland delineation report. PAGE 34 of 36