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. (#05-3089 Theodore Rozeboom, Continued) Gaffron noted the fence line has to be located behind the 75-foot line in order to be six feet. Rozeboom commented he would like to retain the fence for privacy. Rozeboom stated he attempted to nestle the hot tub in among the existing trees. Rozeboom inquired how he can accommodate the neighbors' views. Rahn suggested the applicant work with Staff and that the Planning Commission is not able to design the applicant's plans. Rozeboom stated the retaining walls could be removed, which are not depicted in the current plans and would reduce hardcover further. Rozeboom stated in his view there is a hardship due to the topography of the land and that they need to retain a turnaround on the site in the 250'-500' zone since they have a hidden driveway. Rahn suggested the applicant make whatever reductions possible in the hardcover. Rahn noted the City typically approves turnarounds with less square footage than what exists on this lot currently. Rozeboom stated a portion of the turnaround is utilized for parking. Rahn suggested tabling the application to allow the applicant time to work with Staff. Gundlach pointed out an average lakeshore setback variance would still be required for the hot tub even if it is relocated. Rozeboom stated he felt the hot tub would not restrict the views of the neighbors but that the issue is the screening of the hot tub. Winkey inquired whether the patio or deck being proposed would be included in the revised plans. Rozeboom stated the canopy piece would be removed but that the deck is included in their plans and has been calculated in the hardcover. Rozeboom noted he felt the deck would not affect the neighbors' view of the lake. Bremer moved,Rahn seconded,to table Application#05-3089,2967 Casco Point Road,to allow the applicants time to redesign their plans. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. PAGE 11