04/18/2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,April 18,2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#05-3102 Sven Gustafson, Continued) Rahn stated the applicant has to design a house that fits the lot. Gustafson reiterated they are trying to design a house that would fit in with the rest of the neighborhood. Leslie suggested tabling the application and having the applicant look at redesigning the house. Leslie commented he might be in favor of some variance but that he is not in agreement with the proposed setback. Fritzler stated he is not in favor of any side yard setback. Jurgens indicated he does not want to express an opinion on the amount of setback and that the goal is to be conforming as much as possible. Kempf stated there appears to be some leeway on the side yard setback and that he would be willing to allow some minor encroachment into the 30-foot setback. Rahn indicated he would be in favor of a minor encroachment. Winkey commented he also would be in favor of a minor encroachment but that he would like to see the house conform as much as possible. It was the consensus of the application that variances to lot area and lot width would be approved. Gustafson stated he would like his application tabled. Gustafson inquired whether the driveway would need to be relocated. Jurgens stated he likes to preserve trees but suggested the applicant look at reconfiguring the driveway if at all possible. Leslie moved,Jurgens seconded,to table Application#05-3102,Kathryn Alexander on behalf of J. Sven Gustafson,920 Brown Road South. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. 10. #05-3103 JACK AND KARI OLSON, 1966 SHADYWOOD ROAD—VARIANCE,8:28 P.M.—9:01 P.M. Jack and Kari Olson, Applicants,were present. Curtis stated the applicants are requesting a number of variances in order to construct a detached garage on their property to replace a one-stall tuck-under garage that will be converted to living space. The applicants are requesting the following variances: PAGE 21