04/21/03 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,April 21, 2003 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#3 #03-2876 SEVIE LANNING, Continued) railway tracks and emptying into Crystal Bay, was discovered. Since the City would not permit a structure to be built over a storm sewer, the culvert must be relocated on the lot at the owner's expense prior to construction of a new structure. Currently, Chaput stated, the applicant is requesting to construct a house 30' high and 2 1/2 stories. However, the plans do not accurately reflect a half story by the accepted definition. Due to the fact that the front elevation shows exterior walls on the upper story, exceeding 3' (4' and 5') from the floor elevation to the roof intersection, Chaput stated that the architect indicated this evening that the plans would be amended to reflect a 3' height. Chaput reported that staff supports the lot area and lot width variances. Staff recommends that the proposed 40' x 30' footprint be located 5' from the rear lot line, as outlined on the Analysis Worksheet as Alternative#3, to provide enough driveway length to safely park a vehicle. In addition, staff recommends approval of the requested variances for new construction on the lot per Alternative#3, including lot area and lot width variances, with the following conditions: 1. A building of no more than 30' and no more than 2 1/2 stories in height will be permitted to be constructed on the lot; 2. The existing culvert must be located prior to discussions with City staff regarding relocation. Prior to obtaining a building permit, a survey showing the proposed relocation of the culvert will be required. A drainage and utility easement will be required over the relocated culvert as well. The costs of these improvements will be the financial responsibility of the property owner; 3. Existing and proposed grading and drainage ways should be shown on plans submitted for a building permit; and 4. Erosion control measures must be installed, inspected and approved prior to any work on the site. Paul Rahman, 3335 Crystal Bay Road, preferred Alternative #3 and liked how the home was pulled back to preserve his views of the lake. He liked the overall plans. Denny Stanton, 3325 Crystal Bay Road, voiced his support for Alternative#3 as well. Chair Smith complimented the applicant on her efforts to bring the application more near conformity and agreed with staff's recommendations. Mabusth encouraged the Commission to include the requirement that the overhangs not exceed 1 1/2' in their approvals. Rahn suggested that a minimum width sidewalk be allowed from the home to the driveway, as well as, minor landings. PAGE 3 of 40