10-21-1991 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1991 • #1694 - CONT. Mabusth advised that the earlier setback variance for the deck did not include such future limitations. Mabusth reiterated there is a 21' separation from the traveled road to the lot line. Mabusth noted approval should be conditioned upon the doorway leading to the current lower level bedroom being changed to an archway in order to insure only a three bedroom house to protect the mound septic system. It was moved by Moos, Application #1694 for street setback to conditioned upon the to be converted to a use classification as seconded by Cohen, to recommend approval of Douglas Merz, 3195 Watertown Road, for side construction an addition, approval is doorway to the existing lower level bedroom den being changed to an archway to insure a three bedroom home. Ayes 6, nays 0. (413) #1696 STEPHEN AND JOANIE WARD, 4695 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 9:36 -10:06 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing was noted. Stephen and Joanie Ward were present. IS Mabusth explained applicants are seeking a street setback and 75- 250' hardcover variances for a multi -level addition. They are proposing a 10' street setback. Applicants are granted allowances to the height restrictions because of the slope of the lot. Ward explained that they first requested a detached garage to keep it away from the house, but the County preferred the garage to be located parallel with the road and therefore it needed to abut the house which lead to the incorporation of the proposed addition. He noted that the proposed garage floor is at the same elevation as the roadway, and footings would have to be installed to match those of the existing house, so they decided to use the underground space as living space. He then noted that to match the roof lines, the garage would need to be extended upward and they decided to make this a master bedroom. Ward stated that their current residence has a footprint of 550 s.f. Chair Kelley advised that they are increasing hardcover from 19.9% to 35% which is a huge increase for a garage. He noted the garage at 35x23' could be reduced by eliminating the enclosed stairways. Bellows asked what the lot size is. Mabusth stated it is approximately 11,000 in the 1 acre zone. is Ward realized that the addition is adding to the construction cost, but feel they are gaining a greater benefit in the long run. 15