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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 16, 2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#3) #02-2813 MARK WELSH, 3625 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, Continued <br /> line with the average rear setback of the existing homes on the road; Approval of a side <br /> yard setback which shifts the residence on the west side from 8.5' to 7.5' from the property <br /> line and permits a side yard setback of 5' where a 10' setback is required; with total <br /> hardcover not to exceed 660 s.f. The motion includes approval of lot area, lot width, and <br /> parking variances. <br /> Jeanne Welsh asked for clarification that, beyond the February approval, all that the Commission <br /> was allowing would be the front corner shift of one foot. <br /> Rahn stated that this approval was all they would be granted by the Planning Commission in <br /> order to move it forward to Council. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> (#4) #02-2820 MICHAEL LASHER, 1360 RAILROAD AVENUE,VARIANCE 7:24 p.m. <br /> - 7:30p.m. <br /> Michael Lasher, Applicant, was present. <br /> Bottenberg explained that the applicant has requested a front yard setback variance to construct a <br /> covered deck on the street side of the residence. The property falls 1/3 in the 250-500' hardcover <br /> zone and 2/3 in the 500-1000' zone. The proposed deck would fall within the 500-1000' setback <br /> zone. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Fritzler pointed out to the applicant that the future railroad ROW could be used as a recreational <br /> trail and questioned if the applicant might prefer the deck towards the back versus the front. <br /> Fritzler reminded the applicant that he was requesting this position and was aware of the <br /> potential future ROW use. <br /> Mr. Lasher indicated that he was aware that the recreational trail could be constructed in the <br /> future and stated that he would deal with that at that time. <br /> Hawn moved, Mabusth seconded, to recommend approval of Application #02-2820, <br /> Michael Lasher, 1360 Railroad Avenue, granting a front yard setback variance to construct <br /> a 10'X20' covered deck on the property. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 7 <br />