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1 <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday, January 20, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#04-2968 CUSTOM STRUCTURES LTD., 440 STUBBS BAY ROAD, <br /> PRELIMINARY PLAT—Continued) <br /> 3. Submission and approval of the final plat. <br /> 4. Subject to standard fees and dedication of required easements. <br /> 5. Demolition of the existing house and any outbuildings prior to any site grading. <br /> 6. Review by the Park Commission prior to City Council review. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> (#10) #04-2969 TERRY AND GRETCHEN BLOUNT, 1390 CHERRY PLACE, <br /> CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE (7:53-8:21 P.M.) <br /> Gretchen Blount,the Applicant, was present. <br /> Gundlach explained that the applicant requests the following variances in order to <br /> construct a new residence on an existing lot: <br /> 1. Lot area variance to allow construction of a new home on a lot which is 0.527 acres in <br /> size when 1 acre is normally required. <br /> 2. Lot width variance to allow construction of a new home on a lot which is 105' in width <br /> when 140' is normally required. <br /> 3. Side setback variance to allow a 2nd story deck to be setback 8' from the south side <br /> property line when 10' is normally required and 25' currently exists. <br /> 4. Hardcover variance to allow 8.41%hardcover(653 s.f.) in the 0-75' zone when 0%is <br /> normally allowed and 11% (860 s.f.) currently exists. <br /> 5. Hardcover variance to allow 35%hardcover(5,321 s.f.) in the 75-250' zone when 25% <br /> is normally allowed and 40.45% (6,149 s.f.) currently exists. <br /> 6. Conditional use permit to allow restoration of an existing railroad tie wall in the 0-75' <br /> zone which consists of a boulder outcrop area. <br /> Gundlach pointed out that the applicant has met with staff to discuss the proposed plans <br /> and whether or not the proposal would be viewed as a renovation or a rebuild. The <br /> applicant is proposing to tear the existing house down to the cap, replacing flooring as <br /> needed and keeping the wall on the south side of the house in order to reuse the fireplace. <br /> The applicant has stated the intention to reuse whatever the builder is able to, although the <br /> cost of a renovation to retro-fit plumbing and electrical work is higher than if she were to <br /> do a rebuild. After review of the submitted plans and further discussions with the <br /> applicant, staff has concluded that the project will be reviewed as a rebuild. <br /> The existing hardcover in the 75-250' zone is 40.45% or 6,149 s.f. The applicant is <br /> proposing to tear down the detached garage that sits on the street property boundary, add <br /> two large additions to the existing footprint, add two decks, reduce the existing driveway <br /> by 1,379 s.f., construct a 92 s.f stoop, and to keep the existing keystone walls and steps. <br /> This brings the proposed hardcover to 35% (5,321 s.f.), well below the existing hardcover <br /> but still requiring a variance. <br /> PAGE 17 of 53 <br />