03/21/2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 21,2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. NEW BUSINESS 6. #05-3089 THEODORE AND DEBORAH ROZEBOOM,2967 CASCO POINT ROAD, VARIANCES,7:03 p.m.—7:21 p.m. Theodore Rozeboom,Applicant,was present. Gundlach stated the applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to permit an additional four-foot extension of both stories into the existing non-conforming average lakeshore setback. The applicant is also requesting a hardcover variance for the 75'-250' zone to permit 31.7 percent when 25 percent is normally allowed and 33.2 percent currently exists, and a hardcover variance for the 250'-500' zone to permit 67.5 percent when 30 percent is normally allowed and 64.4 percent currently exists. Staff recommends denial of the average lakeshore setback variance based on the strict interpretation of Section 78-1279 (6), which aims to protect views to the lake. Gundlach stated Staff would minimally recommend removal of the hot tub and fence if the average lakeshore setback variance is approved. Gundlach noted the fence does exceed the six-foot height requirement and that the neighbor has expressed concerns regarding the hot tub and fence. Gundlach stated based upon a further understanding of the topography of this lot,it became clear that views would also be blocked for the neighbor to the south and that she would no longer recommend going forward with Exhibit L. Rozeboom had nothing to add to Staff's report. There were no public comments concerning this application. Rahn inquired whether the hot tub and fence are both encroaching. Gundlach stated the fence is over the property line,with the City requiring the hot tub and deck to be located ten feet off the property line. Gundlach indicated they are currently located one to two feet off the property line. Rozeboom stated they have resided in this house for approximately 22 years and that he would be willing to revise their proposal. Rozeboom noted the house was originally constructed in 1907 and that the porch was not part of the original construction and is not intended to be used year-round. Rozeboom indicated they would like to insulate the porch to make it usable at least three seasons of the year. Rozeboom concurred that the addition on the other side of the house would impact the views of the neighbor. Rozeboom indicated he would be willing to relocate the hot tub and reduce the height of the fence to six feet. PAGE 10