09/19/2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 19,2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#05-3150 TIM POWERS, CONTINUED) Eric Thompson, 1940 Concordia Street, stated he is in favor of the small structure and that he is agreeable to the proposal. There were no further public comments. Kempf inquired whether the sliding patio door currently exists. Powers stated it is a 36-inch door that currently exists from the four-season porch,not a sliding door. Leslie noted there is a significant reduction in hardcover with this proposal. Powers inquired whether the shed,which was required to be removed in 1997, still has to be removed. Powers indicated the shed is still in good condition. Bremer indicated it does need to be removed. Kempf moved,Bremer seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3150,Tim Powers on behalf of Kevin Grell, 1945 Fagerness Point Road,granting of a rear yard setback variance to permit 13.6'where 30' is normally required and 13.6' currently exists, and granting of a hardcover variance to permit 26.3 percent hardcover within the 75'-250' zone where 25 percent is normally allowed,31.7 percent currently exists,and 28.6 percent was permitted by variance in 1997,subject to the removal of the shed in the corner of the lot and with the understanding that no stair access will be allowed to the rear of the deck. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. 10. #05-3151 GARY AND SANDRA BARON,3619 NORTH SHORE DRIVE,VARIANCES, 10:09 P.M.—10:18 P.M. Gary Baron, Applicant,was present. Curtis stated the applicants are requesting lot width, lot area, side yard setback, lake setback and hardcover variances in order to construct a new single family home on the property. The lot is substandard in width and area and the application of the 75' lake setback allows for only 20'-24' of buildable area depth. The applicants are proposing a 1,472 square feet home and minimal hardcover. The applicants' property is 50 feet wide and consists of 6,561 square feet in area where 100 feet in width and 21,780 square feet in area are required within the LR-1C zoning district. The applicants' home is proposed to meet the 10-foot side yard setback on the western lot line. The applicants are proposing an 8.5-foot side yard setback on the east where a 10-foot setback is required. Staff finds that the lot area and lot width variance requests are reasonable as are the lake setback and hardcover variances. With respect to the request for an 8.5-foot side setback where a 10-foot setback is PAGE 32