05/17/2004 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. (15. #04-3017 SPRUCE HILL PROPERTIES,INC., Continued) Chair Mabusth pointed out the existing patio/landing is cracked and suggested it be replaced. The applicants indicated it is proposed to be replaced. Chair Mabusth moved,Kempf seconded,to recommend approval of Application#04-3017, Spruce Hill Properties,to grant a hardcover variance to permit less than 3.8% hardcover within the 0-75' zone when 0% is normally allowed and 3.9% currently exists(removal of 7.5' x 2.5' chimney shaft) and when added to the 75'-250' zone allowance yields total hardcover of less than 30% due to the reduction in size of the patio by about 6',to grant a lake setback variance to permit structure within 75' of the lake and to grant a street yard setback variance to permit a 22' setback when 50' is normally required and 22' currently exists. She commented that this is certainly a hardship lot. Chair Mabusth asked for public comment. There were none. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. Curtis advised the applicant to mark up the proposed patio removals on the application and provide the square footage measurements and return them to the City for inclusion in the approving resolution and site plan, and that a new survey is not required. 16. #04-3021 CITY OF ORONO,ZONING CODE REVISIONS SECTIONS 78-72,78-281,78-282, 78-283-78-1279(6),78-1405,78-1432,ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS AND REMOVE DUPLICATE LANGUAGE,PUBLIC HEARING(11:51-11:54 p.m.) Chair Mabusth moved,Leslie seconded,to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Sections 78-1405 Entrance Monuments,78-72 Administrative Approval,78-282-300 Deletes Duplicate Language,78-1279(6)Administrative Approval and 78-14342 Accessory Buildings. Chair Mabusth asked for public comments. There were none. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS 17. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS APRIL 25,2004 AND MAY 10,2004. Kempf reported on the May 10, 2004 City Council meeting he attended. Gaffron added that Big Island access application was approved and the MCWD is requiring filing of an easement declaration that is yet to be determined. Leslie reported on the April 26,2004 City Council meeting,noting that the Valerius coffee house application discussion emphasized the need for proof of hardship that was echoed by the Planning Commission discussion and recommendation. As a new Planning Commission member,he thought this was confirming to what the Planning Commission's goals are for granting hardship variances. He explained the City Council action took out the parking spaces on the Valerius application. Page 39 of 40