07/20/1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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ZONING FILE #1746 - CONT. Mabusth noted the proposal decreases the hardcover in the 0 -75' zone from 19.6% to 18.9 %. Cohen added that applicants are proposing structural hardcover for non - hardcover. He felt this is not an adequate trade. Mabusth noted the property to the south where the applicants propose placing the accessory structure does not contain a principal residence. Rowlette asked if the two lots were combined, would it change the hardcover calculations. Mabusth noted that the combination would improve the hardcover findings, but the issue would still exist in the 0 -75' zone. She added that if a reduction of hardcover in the 75 -250' zone doesn't offset by the same degree the new structural hardcover in the 0- 75, then there is no point in the applicants attempting to reduce hardcover in that area. Lowe said that he could remove approximately 640 s.f. of plastic in that area. • Cohen asked the hardship. Lowe stated that when the house was built under the ordinance in effect at that time, the house met all required codes. He said the City created the hardship by changing the ordinance. He noted the house design does not lend itself to a second story. Lowe reported that the second lot has been taxed as a buildable lot and has been assessed for sewer and water. Cohen asked what kind of addition is proposed. Lowe indicated that the addition will be used for a master bedroom and office space. It was moved by Cohen, seconded by Rowlette, to recommend denial of Application #1746 for Thomas and Margaret Lowe, 2630 West Lafayette Road, because of the excessive amounts of hardcover and the request to trade structural hardcover for non - structural hardcover. Ayes 3, nays 1. Peterson voted nay. Johnson stated he would be more amenable to the project if the two lots were combined. All Members agreed. Lowe asked about a lot line rearrangement. 0 5 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING sHELD JULY 20, 1992 ZONING FILE #1746 - CONT. Mabusth noted the proposal decreases the hardcover in the 0 -75' zone from 19.6% to 18.9 %. Cohen added that applicants are proposing structural hardcover for non - hardcover. He felt this is not an adequate trade. Mabusth noted the property to the south where the applicants propose placing the accessory structure does not contain a principal residence. Rowlette asked if the two lots were combined, would it change the hardcover calculations. Mabusth noted that the combination would improve the hardcover findings, but the issue would still exist in the 0 -75' zone. She added that if a reduction of hardcover in the 75 -250' zone doesn't offset by the same degree the new structural hardcover in the 0- 75, then there is no point in the applicants attempting to reduce hardcover in that area. Lowe said that he could remove approximately 640 s.f. of plastic in that area. • Cohen asked the hardship. Lowe stated that when the house was built under the ordinance in effect at that time, the house met all required codes. He said the City created the hardship by changing the ordinance. He noted the house design does not lend itself to a second story. Lowe reported that the second lot has been taxed as a buildable lot and has been assessed for sewer and water. Cohen asked what kind of addition is proposed. Lowe indicated that the addition will be used for a master bedroom and office space. It was moved by Cohen, seconded by Rowlette, to recommend denial of Application #1746 for Thomas and Margaret Lowe, 2630 West Lafayette Road, because of the excessive amounts of hardcover and the request to trade structural hardcover for non - structural hardcover. Ayes 3, nays 1. Peterson voted nay. Johnson stated he would be more amenable to the project if the two lots were combined. All Members agreed. Lowe asked about a lot line rearrangement. 0 5