09-16-2002 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 16, 2002 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#9) #02-2828 TONY LUND,VACANT LOT NEXT TO 4515 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, Continued the City Engineer prior to going City Council be submitted, and demolition of the existing house at 4515 North Shore Drive will occur before construction of this lot to ensure the average lakeshore setback will be recognized as illustrated on Exhibit C. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 1, Fritzler dissenting for reasons cited earlier in the Minutes. (#6) #02-2823 RONALD CLOUD, 3460 NORTH SHORE DRIVE,VARIANCE 9:50 p.m. - 10:05 p.m. While the Applicant, Ronald Cloud, was absent, Doug Schmidt of Hastings Conservatories was present. Bottenberg explained that the applicant had requested variances to side yard setback, hardcover in 75-250' setback zone, average lakeshore setback, and lot coverage by structures to replace a deck and construct a three-season porch to the lakeside of the existing residence. Bottenberg pointed out that the applicant had removed the existing deck due to safety concerns and the proposed deck was slightly larger than what existed. The proposed deck is 20'X30'X17', (571 s.f.) while the deck that was removed was 19'X30'X15' (512 s.f.). Since the original deck was removed and the permit on file does not specify its dimensions, the applicant had provided the City with an aerial photo and hand drawn measurements. The deck including the railing is 6' in height and is considered structure and encroaches 19' into the average lakeshore setback. Bottenberg noted that the hardcover in the 75-250' setback zone is more than the allowed 25%, in fact, without the deck, the hardcover is 36%, down from 43%. She continued that the shed located by the lakeshore is non conforming and staff had attempted to get the previous property owner to remove it since the 1980's. The lot coverage by structures was 2,000 s.f. (2,512 s.f. with the old deck) and is proposed to be 2,571 s.f., an increase of 59 s.f. to what previously existed. Mr. Schmidt stated that he was unfamiliar with the existence and history of the lakeside shed and could not commit for Mr. Cloud to tearing it down. Chair Smith suggested that Mr. Schmidt convey the Commission's thoughts to Mr. Cloud and they table the application. Fritzler asked if the other outbuildings would be allowed to remain. Gaffron questioned whether a 10'X12' shed by the driveway was to remain. Mabusth stated that it adds to the lot coverage. PAGE 19