04/19/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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F-7 u MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 19, 1993 ( #8) #1809 DANIEL & BARBARA HOFFMAN, 1135 HERITAGE LANE VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 7:32 - 7:44 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman were present. Weckman explained the applicants request a lot area, front and side setback variances to reconstruct their home destroyed by fire. The lot is 1.1 acres in a 2 acre zone. The house is proposed to be constructed with the same setbacks as the existing. He added there is an increase in hardcover, but total is still below the maximum allowed. Cohen inquired about the separation from the gazebo. The Hoffmans replied they would be willing to move it over to meet the 10' separation setback. • Weckman stated the existing septic system was found to be non- conforming and a new system will be required. The property does not contain an alternate site, a condition similar to many in the neighborhood. Johnson questioned the need for the 5' setback. Mr. Hoffman stated if the house were moved over, they would have to deal with drastic elevation drops, which would be more expensive and require additional fill and retaining walls. It was moved by Peterson, seconded by Johnson, to recommend approval of Application #1809 Daniel and Barbara Hoffman, 1135 Heritage Lane, for lot area, side and front setback variances to construct a new residence. Ayes 5, nays 0. ( #9) #1810 HENRY DENERO, 1245 6TH AVENUE NORTH - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING 7:45 - 7:50 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Nancy DeNero was present. Weckman explained there is an existing caretaker's apartment above the existing garage and attached by a breezeway to the main house. Bellows asked if there are footings for the breezeway. L