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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, June 16, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#6 #03-2907 JEFF AND CARA ZIEBARTH, Continued) <br /> b) Denial of the second story additions within the side setbacks, because they will tend to <br /> overshadow adjoining properties, lead to issues over future maintenance, and will <br /> probably not be able to have windows on the sides due to building code restrictions based <br /> on the substandard setbacks. <br /> c) Denial of garage less than 10' from sewer line. The required set10' setback will result in a <br /> garage only 14' deep, i.e. non-functional. <br /> d) The application should be tabled to allow applicants to re-design. <br /> Gaffron explained that the applicants purchased the property in May 2003 and requested a <br /> number of variances to construct a second story addition and an attached garage. The lot is very <br /> small at just under 8,000 s.f. Lot coverage by structures is over the 1500 sf limit, and applicants <br /> apparently will slightly reduce this by reducing decks by 120 sf while the attached garage will <br /> be about the same size as the detached garage it replaces. <br /> As many issues exist, Gaffron identified 7 primary concerns: <br /> a) The second story addition is partly in the 0-75' zone, and adds additional bulk of structure <br /> nearer the lake than normally allowed. <br /> b) The second story addition is proposed to continue the existing extremely substandard side <br /> setbacks of 4'-5' on the left side and 2.5-3.9' on the right side. These setbacks are so <br /> substandard that the building official has advised that it is likely no windows can be <br /> allowed in these side walls per building codes. <br /> c) The attached garage is proposed to be 4' from the side lot line and extend an already <br /> substandard setback an additional 20' for a total substandard setback extent of 55' along <br /> the northwest boundary. <br /> d) Drainage is a serious concern, as all overland drainage from the rear half of this site flows <br /> toward the neighbor to the north... <br /> e) Hardcover on the property is very excessive and the proposed revisions will result in <br /> minor reductions while yielding what will be a substantially new house. <br /> f) The existing City sewer is shown on the survey as 4' from the proposed garage. The City <br /> normally requires an easement area 10' either side of sewer lines. Whether or not a formal <br /> easement exists for this line, the City will not allow structure to encroach within 10' of <br /> the sewer, leaving the proposed garage too short to be functional. <br /> g) There is no permit of record for the deck on the lake side of the house. The assessor's <br /> records indicate it appeared in the mid-1980's. This may be a non-issue if it remains as- <br /> is, but if it is removed or replace it should be brought into greater conformity... <br /> Gaffron pointed out that both adjacent neighbors have written letters in opposition to the <br /> variances, in addition, a third letter was received by mail that day. <br /> Chair Smith read the opposition letter from Florence Hagberg, 740 North Arm Drive, into the <br /> record. <br /> Page 12 of 22 <br />