06/15/1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 15, 1992 • ZONING FILE #1745 - CONT. Bellows said she would be more amenable to such a request. Chair Kelley said that because of the structural needs of the building, he would not be willing to make a recommendation of approval to the Council. Rowlette noted that the repairs being proposed appear to exceed 50% of the valuation. It was moved by Bellows, seconded by Rowlette, to recommend denial of Application #1745 for David Carlson, 620 Big Island, for variances, based on the fact that the proposed alterations exceed the allowed 50% limit and there is available land to allow placement of a structure requiring less of a variance. Ayes 5, nays 0. Mabusth informed Carlson that his application would now go to the Council with a recommendation of denial from the Planning Commission. She asked if he would rather have the application tabled to allow him time to revise his plan. Carlson asked that the application be tabled. It was moved by Bellows, seconded by Rowlette, to withdraw the previous motion. Ayes 5, nays 0. It was moved by Bellows, seconded by Rowlette to table Application #1745 for David Carlson of 620 Big Island, to allow the applicant time to amend his proposal. Ayes 5, nays 0. (#9) CHARLES CUDD COMPANY, 2110 SUGARWOOD DRIVE - REQUEST TO REVISE DRIVEWAY ALIGNMENT Mr. Bonner was present. Mabusth explained that standards were developed at the conception of Sugar Woods. This is the Cudd Company's first time building in Sugar Woods. The lot in question is the southern lot on the loop road with the retaining wall. There is a large bass wood on the property. Portions of the drive exceed the maximum allowed width of 20' within the 50' setback area. The building permit was Issued with the understanding that those standards would be met. The house has been located as far to the rear as possible as there is a sheer drop behind it. 13