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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 18,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3105 Peter Martinson, Continued) <br /> Loren Schoentelt,4480 Forest Lake Landing, stated Forest Lake Landing is like 35 or 40 feet from the <br /> property and that there is a large piece of city land that would help lessen the appearance of massing on <br /> the lot. <br /> Martinson commented the neighbors are supportive of his proposal. <br /> Jurgens noted the Planning Commission is not able to take into account the city-owned piece of land <br /> when considering this property. <br /> Curtis stated if 214 square feet of structural coverage were to be removed,the hardcover would be <br /> lowered to 30.3 percent hardcover. <br /> Rahn moved,Bremer seconded,to recommend approval of Application 05-3105,Peter Martinson, <br /> 4460 Forest Lake Landing,granting of a hardcover variance not to exceed 30 percent in the <br /> 75'-250' zone, and to recommend approval of the lot area and lot width variances. VOTE: Ayes 6, <br /> Nays 1; Leslie opposed. <br /> Leslie indicated he would prefer to see the plan prior to approval. <br /> 13. #05-3106 CINDY AND BRAD MCDONNELL, 1420 BALDUR PARK ROAD— <br /> VARIANCE,9:33 P.M.—10:03 P.M. <br /> Cindy and Brad McDonnell, Applicants,were present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicants are requesting hardcover and structural coverage variances in order to <br /> construct a 168 square foot covered porch entry in place of an existing 76 square foot deck. The <br /> following variances are being requested: <br /> 1. A hardcover variance within the 75'-250' zone for 54.5 percent hardcover where 54 percent <br /> currently exists; <br /> 2. A structural coverage variance to allow 1,885 square feet of structure when 1,500 square feet is <br /> normally allowed and 1,717 square feet currently exists. <br /> Staff recommends approval of a hardcover and structural coverage variance to construct a minimal <br /> covered entry no greater than 50 square feet. In addition, Staff recommends removal of the rock fire ring <br /> within 75' of the lake and all fabric/plastic landscape liners. <br /> Mrs. McDonnell stated they have a hardship because they do not have an overhang and that creates <br /> certain safety concerns for people visiting their property. McDonnell indicated the current landing is <br /> rather small and they would like to construct a covered landing that is more aesthetically pleasing. <br /> PAGE 28 <br />