02/16/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

Home Browse Search

6 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 16, 1993 ( #7) #1801 E.W. BLANCH COMPANY, 2505 OLD BEACH ROAD - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 9:15 - 9:30 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Cohen abstained from any discussion regarding this item and left the meeting at this time, 9:15 p.m. Mabusth explained this is the first variance to the Ordinance dealing with allowed building height. She explained how final allowed height is determined. She said given the flood plain in the area and the need to raise the residence and the design proposed for the house creates the problem. She reviewed the issues and hardship facts as presented by the applicant. She said from the road, this house will have little impact. Shawn O'Laughlin, representative of the E.W. Blanch Company, said they are trying to create a traditional colonial home with a mansard roof. He said this is the only lot of the seven lot development to be built on grade. The rest are walk -outs. He asked that they use this project as a way to amend the ordinance with some subdivisions. He said this is an unique situation, and the ordinance does not address a lot of this type. Schroeder felt the proposed structure does not violate the intent of the code. It was moved by Schroeder, seconded by Johnson, to recommend approval of Application #1801 for E. W. Blanch, 2505 Old Beach Road, granting a variance to the vertical height ordinance, per the hardships expressed by the applicant. Ayes 4, nays 0. Cohen abstained. ( #8) #1802 ORONO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 0278, 770 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING 9:30 - 9:50 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Neil Lawson, Business Manager; Dr. Mich, Superintendent; Jim Franklin and Peg Swanson, Board members; Melanie DeLuca, Community Education Director; Bert Hagiand, Architect; were present to represent the School District. 10