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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 20,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3123 Michael and Kristin Hart, Continued) <br /> 4. Lake and average lakeshore setback variances for portions of the second story addition; <br /> 5. Side setback variance for a second story addition 9.4 feet from the side lot line where a 10-foot <br /> setback is required. <br /> Curtis noted two letters have been received from neighbors concerning this application. <br /> Staff recommends approval of some level of hardcover variances in order to construct a second story and <br /> a reduced size garage addition,but recommends denial of the setback variances in order for portions of <br /> the second story to encroach into the lake, side and average lakeshore setback areas. <br /> Hart noted he did not see the second letter received from the neighbors. <br /> Curtis provided a copy of the letter to the applicant. <br /> Hart stated they are applying for a variance because the lot is uniquely shaped and is set to one side and is <br /> 240 feet long. Hart indicated the existing house is partially within the 75-foot setback and one corner is <br /> also partially into the setback. Both conditions were pre-existing. <br /> There were no public comments concerning this application. <br /> Rahn read a letter from Nancy Bloms dated June 17,2005, indicating she is not in support of this <br /> variance. <br /> Rahn stated he basically is in agreement with staff's recommendations and inquired whether there would <br /> be less hardcover if the garage faced straight rather than to the side. <br /> Hart stated he did verify the hardcover and that the hardcover would not be decreased with the garage <br /> facing straight and would be less with a side-loading garage. <br /> Bremer inquired whether the average lakeshore setback variance could be reduced. <br /> Hart stated if the average is taken, it is over by eight inches <br /> Rahn inquired whether that would have any negative impact on the neighbors' sight lines. <br /> Hart stated he has attempted to minimize the impact on the neighbors as much as possible and that the <br /> two adjacent neighbors to his property have not expressed a problem with the proposal. Hart noted the <br /> existing shed would be removed as well as two sets of stairs. Hart stated he has reduced the driveway by <br /> two feet in width. <br /> Rahn stated typically further encroachments are not allowed into the setbacks. Rahn stated by <br /> constructing up,there would be further encroachment into the setback. <br /> PAGE 40 <br />