10/20/03 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 20, 2003 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#5) #02-2858 SCOTT STANDA, 2659 CASCO POINT ROAD, Continued Mabusth questioned whether the LMCD would have an issue with the structure protruding over the water. Gaffron stated that the LMCD may want to look at it if the posts are at or below the OHWL. If this application had come before the Commission before the fact, Mabusth asked the Commission what they would have allowed. She noted that she would have asked for the removal of the slab. Hawn questioned whether they would have approved a deck on an accessory structure, and an even bigger deck than previously attached to this nonconforming structure. She asked whether it was the Commission's intent to do away with these structures altogether. Hawn asked what record the City has of the previous deck size. While he felt that he probably would not have allowed it, Rahn stated that it was not out of character of what is currently in the neighborhood. Mr. Standa stated that the deck has always been on the structure. Gaffron agreed that, to everyone's knowledge, the deck had always been there. He noted that research could be done to find the original paperwork. Rahn maintained that the cantilevered portion was new, and asked the applicant consider a straight replacement, without the cantilever, and minimum landing. Mr. Standa stated that he would like a deck to allow for safe exit from the sliding doors that have always been there as well. There was no public comment. Fritzler suggested the applicant remove the sliding doors and replace them with a solid window. Mabusth stated that she believed the applicant should be allowed some kind of access platform out of the doors, for safety sake, adding that a second exit is beneficial. Rahn noted that two accesses are not mandatory. In light of the removals, Mabusth stated that she felt a 4' platform was a fair compromise. Page 5 of 29