04/19/2004 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2004 - 6:00 o'clock p.m. (6. #04-2999 GEORGE AND MARILYN MILEUSNIC, 3243 CASCO CIRCLE,VARIANCE —Continued) Kempf mentioned that the site is a steep lot and the landscaping and sidewalk widths were very appropriate to minimize run-off toward the lakeshore and the hardcover percentage seems appropriate. Chair Mabusth inquired if there were additional comments. There were none. Chair Mabusth moved, to recommend approval of Application #04-2999, George and Marilyn Mileusnic, 3243 Casco Circle, granting a hardcover variance of 31.05% where 25% is normally allowed and 31.05% currently exists to rebuild their 483 s.f. rotted deck and to add a screened porch beneath the new deck with the stipulation that the applicants remove all plastic and fabric liners in landscape beds, understanding there will be a very slight encroachment of the average lakeshore setback as measured from the principal structures. Curtis advised that it was very difficult to measure the amount of encroachment into the average lakeshore setback, as it was virtually undetectable from the neighboring properties. Mr. Mileusnic pointed out the neighbors had signed the Adjacent Property Owners Acknowledge Form. Chair Mabusth indicated the information was in the Planning Commission agenda packet. Kempf asked for clarification if the motion included the stipulation for removal of landscape fabric and plastic liners. Chair Mabusth responded she had moved the motion according to staff recommendation that included the landscape fabric and plastic liners removal stipulation. She asked when the applicants are asked to remove this material. Staff replied the applicants are asked to remove it at the footing inspection. Rahn seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. 7. #04-3001 STEVEN AND MARCIA TIFFANY, 1325 REST POINT LANE,VARIANCE, PUBLIC HEARING (9:25-9:35 p.m.) Steven and Marcia Tiffany, applicants, were present. Curtis presented the applicants' request for variances for lot area, lot width and side street setback from an alley right-of-way in order to build a new, geodesic dome, single family residence. She referred to her revised report that she distributed to correct errors in the Planning Commission agenda packet reports. Curtis reported the subject property is .35 acre in area where 1.0 acre is required, 75' in width where 100' is required and setback is 29' where 35' is required. The applicants are also requesting a 6' variance from the required 35' required side street setback, due to a platted right-of-way along the Page 32 of 49