06/21/2004 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. (7. #04-3025 Darrell E. and Karin H. Anderson, 925 Old Long Lake Road, Variance, Public Hearing- continued) Curtis asked the Planning Commission to address the nonconforming accessory buildings on the subject property. It was confirmed the number and square footage of accessory structures was appropriate, but three of the accessory buildings are nonconforming with respect to setbacks. Chair Mabusth recommended the nonconforming accessory structures be moved to comply with the 10' setback standard or be removed. She recommended the structures would not have to meet setback requirements until the Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the house. Mr. Anderson indicated they would agree to tabling of the application to allow negotiations to take place to purchase/trade for 30' corridor of additional property. Chair Mabusth moved, Kempf seconded, to table Application #04-3025 for Darrell and Karin Anderson, 925 Old Long Lake Road. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. Gaffron advised that following the proposed property acquisition a lot line rearrangement process would be required. Curtis extended staffs' apology to the applicants for not advising them about the need for a front yard setback variance. Chair Mabusth recessed the Planning Commission at 9:02 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m. 8. #04-3026 Anthony Sequira Co. on behalf of David Pomije, 801 Tonkawa Road,After the Fact Variance, Public Hearing (9:10-9:11 p.m.) Chair Mabusth announced that neither the applicant nor his representative was present. Chair Mabusth moved, Rahn seconded,to table Application #04-3026,Anthony Sequira Co. on behalf of David Pomije, 801 Tonkawa Road. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nay 0. 9. #04-3027 Brenshall Development on behalf of Thomas James Properties, LLC, SW Corner of Old Crystal Bay Road and Highway 12, Sketch Plan The following applicant representatives were present: Steve Johnston, Landform, Bill Coffman, Brenshall Development, Ben Nelson, architect/designer, and Gene , LeGran Homes. Gundlach referred to the current City moratorium for any development of 2 units per acre or more and that no formal application would be accepted until the moratorium is lifted. However, the City Council indicated that allowing this sketch plan(Old Crystal Bay Villages) to proceed through the process may help the City better understand what changes need to be made to the Zoning Ordinance to be prepared for this type of development. Gundlach introduced the sketch plan for a 50-lot residential plat of property abutting the southwest corner of Old Crystal Bay Road and Highway 12. The proposal included development of a horseshoe Page 15 of 22