06/21/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 21, 1993 ZONING FILE #1833 — CONT. Rowlette clarified that they are hoping to reduce hardcover within the 0 -75' zone. Seuss said the shed is currently used to house equipment. Rowlette suggested the removal of existing block. Elsen said that is proposed to be changed to grass. Rowlette inquired about the wood shed. Mabusth clarified the wood shed was not taken into consideration for the lot coverage, but would reduce the hardcover calculations. Elsen said he would remove the wood shed. Mabusth said that leaves him with a .04% lot coverage overage. She asked if there is any landscape plastic that could be removed. Elsen noted there is plastic under the deck that could be removed. It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Berg, to recommend approval of App l i cat i on #1833 for Laurence E I sen, 2879 Casco Po i nt Road, for variances to construct an attached garage and additions to the existing residence, subject to the removal of the shed, concrete, 151 s.f. plastic landscape area, and the asphalt to the rear of the garage, and subject to the driveway kept to a minimum and the relocation of trees. Ayes 7, nays 0. ( #6) #1834 MARY K. MCCARTY, 245 TONKA AVENUE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 8:40 - 8:55 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mary McCarty was present. Mabusth explained the applicant seeks a lot area and lot width variance to construct a new home on vacant property recently assessed for sewer. A condition of her purchase agreement is approval of the variances. It is hoped that she will have the opportunity to acquire additional property to the north of this lot through the sale of tax forfeit property. Even with the • additional land, a new residence would need approval of a setback variance to construction a new residence because of the limited depth.