05/16/2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,May 16,2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#05-3100 Larry and Sheryl Palm, Continued) Planning Commission. Bremer noted the Planning Commission is merely a recommending body and that the City Council may not necessarily approve that proposal. Rahn pointed out a berm may also be needed to handle some of the runoff to the south. Fritzler inquired about the 20-foot sewer easement and whether that would be dedicated. Gundlach stated there is no easement currently and that the City typically asks for a 20-foot easement at the time of a subdivision request. Gundlach stated as part of the variance approval process a 20-foot easement could be requested. Bremer stated she would also like the landscaping and screening of the walls depicted on the elevation views. Jurgens moved,Fritzler seconded,to table Application#05-3100,Larry and Sheryl Palm, 1146 Wildhurst Trail. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. (Recess taken at 8:25 p.m.—8:33 p.m.) 4. #05-3108 GARY AND LYNN CHRISTENSEN,3560 IVY PLACE,VARIANCES, 8:33 P.M.—8:38 P.M. Gary Christensen,Applicant, was present. Curtis stated this application appeared before the Planning Commission in February, with the applicant requesting hardcover, side and lake setback variances in order to replace their existing low-pitched garage roof with a steeper pitch. Staff recommends approval of the variances in order to construct a steeper pitched roof on the existing garage in the nonconforming location. Curtis stated the applicant is agreeable to removing hardcover that is consistent with Exhibit G attached to the resolution approval. Christensen had nothing to add to Staff's report. There were no public comments regarding this application. Rahn inquired whether the dormers are only located on the overhead door side. Christensen indicated that is correct. PAGE 16