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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 18,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 16. #05-3138 DAN LARKIN ON BEHALF OF SANDRA BENSON, 1376 BALDUR PARK <br /> ROAD,VARIANCE, 10:20 P.M.—10:35 P.M. <br /> Sandra Benson,Applicant, and Dan Larkin and Harry Winger, DBH Larkin Construction, were present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant's property is located almost at the end of the Baldur Park Road. There is a 75' <br /> setback requirement from the ordinary high water level on two sides of the property,resulting in a very <br /> limited buildable area. The existing home is located almost entirely within the north 75-foot setback of <br /> the property, causing the property to be considerably out of conformance with zoning regulations. The <br /> applicant is proposing to remove her existing detached garage and attach a slightly smaller garage to the <br /> home with living space above. <br /> The applicant is requesting the following variances: <br /> 1. A 0-75'zone hardcover variance for 32.9 percent hardcover where 0 percent is normally allowed <br /> and 32.6 percent currently exists. <br /> 2. A 75'-250' setback hardcover variance for 29.5 percent hardcover where 25 percent is normally <br /> allowed and 31.4 percent currently exists. <br /> 3. A lake setback variance. <br /> 4. A structural coverage variance for 21 percent structural coverage where 15 percent is allowed and <br /> 21.5 percent currently exists. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the lake setback variance and approval of some level of <br /> hardcover and structural coverage variances as the Planning Commission deems appropriate. <br /> Dan Larkin stated there will be some further hardcover reductions that are not depicted on the survey, <br /> including removal of a brick sidewalk and two retaining walls. <br /> Larkin stated he did speak with one of the adjoining neighbors regarding the impact on his view to the <br /> lake, and after showing him the plans,he has indicated that he is not opposed to the project. <br /> Larkin stated the boulder wall could also be removed, which is not depicted on the survey. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Fritzler stated he would like to see some more consideration given to reducing the hardcover. Fritzler <br /> inquired whether the hardcover in the 75'-250' zone could be reduced further. <br /> Curtis stated the brick walk would also be removed. <br /> Larkin concurred that the brick walk would be removed and the garage door would be offset,which <br /> would reduce the driveway somewhat. <br /> PAGE 31 <br />