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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 21, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#5 #03-2881 CURTIS AND KATHLEEN MIDTHUN, Continued) <br /> Mr. Midthun asked to move forward and work with staff to accommodate the <br /> recommendations set forth. <br /> Rahn moved, Chair Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #03- <br /> 2881, Curtis and Kathleen Midthun,2941 Casco Point Road, per staff <br /> recommendations allowing a redesign of what was proposed to meet a 10' side yard <br /> setback to the south, conforming to all other setbacks, and that the redesign not <br /> project any closer to the lake; in addition, granting an average lakeshore setback and <br /> hardcover in 75'-250' setback variances to construct a three stall garage and <br /> additional living space to the residence which stays at current levels and does not <br /> exceed 4,894 s.f., and is subject to drainage plan approval. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br /> PUBLIC HEARING- 7:00 P.M. <br /> (#10) #03-2883 DENNIS MEYER, 4655 AND 4685 TONKAVIEW LANE, LOT LINE <br /> REARRANGEMENT AND VARIANCES 7:25—7:35 P.M. <br /> Dennis Meyer, the Applicant, was present. <br /> Gaffron indicated that the applicant was requesting approval for a lot line rearrangement <br /> between these two developed residential lots. The applicant owns both properties, and <br /> each contains an existing single family residence. Both lots are substandard in the LR-1B <br /> 1-acre zone; the lot line rearrangement would make the larger lot slightly larger(nearer <br /> conformity) and the smaller lot slightly smaller(reduced degree of conformity). <br /> Gaffron explained that the applicant proposes to move the boundary between his two <br /> developed residential lots to reflect the visual lines of occupation as delineated by an <br /> existing tree line. The easterly lot (4655) has contained a residence since the early 1900's, <br /> which encroaches into the street right-of-way. The westerly lot (4685)has a relatively new <br /> home constructed in 1998 pursuant to a lot area variance granted in 1997. No other <br /> variances were granted for this lot, which met the 80% standard for lot width. Although <br /> each existing lot is substandard as compared to the 1-acre LR-1B zoning district <br /> requirement, these lots have remained uncombined and each contains a single family <br /> residence. Therefore Gaffron noted, the two lots are each considered as `lots of record' and <br /> stand alone in terms of their zoning status. <br /> Gaffron continued, pointing out that for many substandard lots in the past, the City has <br /> approached lot line rearrangements from the perspective that the lot areas should remain <br /> the same, neither gaining nor losing area but doing an equal trade. However, that scenario <br /> would not accomplish this applicant's goal of having the lot line match the perceived <br /> visual yard boundary. <br /> PAGE 12 of 40 <br />