07/18/2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,July 18,2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#05-3132 Peter Eskuche,Continued) Jurgens pointed out some of the extra fill is necessary to accommodate otherwise lower garages. Jones stated the elevation of the garage was one factor but that the primary reason for the fill is to allow walk-in access to the residence. Rahn moved,Leslie seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3132,Peter Eskuche on behalf of Brad and Cheryl Jones,2545 North Shore Drive,granting of a lot area variance to permit construction of a new residence on an existing lot,and granting of a conditional use permit to allow 900 cubic yards of fill outside the 75' setback when 500 cubic yards or less is permitted,subject to the recommendations of Staff, and further subject to the stipulation that the amount of fill does not exceed 900 cubic yards. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 2,Jurgens and Fritzler Opposed. 14. #05-3134 DAVID PARK OF DURABILT ON BEHALF OF RICHARD AND PATRICIA CROSBY,2705 WALTERS PORT LANE,VARIANCE,9:50 P.M.—10:12 P.M. Richard Crosby, Applicant, and David Park,Durabilt, and Tom Kaspers,were present. Curtis stated the applicant is proposing to construct a 272 square foot attached garage onto the existing home. The property is currently has nonconforming hardcover within 75 feet of the lake and within the 75'-250' zone. Hardcover variances are being requested for both the 0-75' zone and the 75'-250' zone. The applicants are proposing 4.2 percent hardcover for the 0-75' zone and 55 percent hardcover for the 75'-250' zone. The total proposed amount of hardcover on the lot would amount to 57 percent where 56 percent totally exists. Curtis noted the calculations do reflect removal of all fabric and plastic liner from the landscape areas. Planning Staff recommends approval of a hardcover variance to allow the construction of a 272 square foot garage addition to the home consistent with hardcover removals resulting in levels that the Planning Commission deems appropriate. Curtis illustrated on the overhead the area the applicants are proposing to remove. There were no public comments regarding this application. Crosby stated he would like to point out that the narrowness of the road in front of his residence only allows one car to traverse down the road and that it is difficult for any large truck to access the lot. Crosby indicated the previous owners constructed the driveway to allow for vehicles to turn around as well as parking. Fritzler stated in his opinion the amount of hardcover on this lot needs to be significantly reduced. Fritzler pointed out that normally the City only allows 25 percent and noted that 54 percent currently exists. PAGE 27