08/17/1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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6 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 17, 1992 to ( #6) #1758 JAMES LAWRENCE, 1550 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING 8:03 - 8:04 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mr. Lawrence was present for this application. It was moved by Bellows, seconded by Peterson, to recommend approval of Application #1758 for James Lawrence of 1550 Sixth Avenue North, for a conditional use permit to allow the continued use of the guest house. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #6) #1760 ERIC NIELSEN, 2140 PROSPECT AVENUE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 8:15 - 8:15 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. John Drucker was present for this application. Mabusth explained that the property is typical of the developed sites in the neighborhood. The former residence was removed through the hazardous building procedure. The property has been assessed one sewer unit and the SAC charge has already been paid. She indicated that because of a jut in the rear property line, a 50' setback is required instead of a 10' setback. Staff has suggested that the deck be moved to the west to allow a greater setback in this area, and the applicant has submitted a revised proposal moving the deck and allowing for an 18' setback. Drucker reiterated the difficulty in building on this shape of lot. He noted a long, narrow house could have been built on the property, but the garage would have been the front of the house. Mabusth stated Parcel 15 is owned by a property owner across the street, and there is a small shed on the property. Bellows asked the difference between the proposed house and the former residence. Mabusth stated the former residence was smaller and did not meet any of the required setbacks. Chair Kelley asked how this application compared to variance request in the same neighborhood. 7