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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, JULY 19, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 6. #04-3029 MICHAEL KEAVENY,3423/3425 SHORELINE DRIVE, COMMERCIAL SITE <br /> PLAN REVIEW, PUBLIC HEARING (6:29-6:45 p.m.) <br /> Michael Keaveny, applicant, was present. <br /> Gundlach introduced the application for commercial site plan review in order to conduct <br /> improvements to the existing building. The applicant requested the following: <br /> 1) Commercial site plan review in order to obtain a building permit to construct a new entrance <br /> at the rear of the building and to convert an existing garage area into a game room (Section <br /> 78-642). <br /> 2) Hardcover variance to allow 90%hardcover on the site. The improvements associated with <br /> this application will not increase the hardcover above what currently exists(Section 78-1288). <br /> 3) Structural coverage variance to allow 23% structural coverage when 15%is allowed and 20% <br /> currently exists. It is not unusual for commercial properties to require a variance to this <br /> requirement, and variances have been approved for structural coverage at 16%to 26%in the <br /> past(Section 78-1403). <br /> 4) A parking stall variance to allow 104 parking stalls when 133 stalls are required and 72 stalls <br /> currently exist(Section 78-1516). <br /> 5) Parking setback variance to allow the existing gravel lot(to be converted to formalized paved <br /> parking) to maintain a 10' front yard setback from Shoreline Drive (Co. Rd. 15) when 20' is <br /> normally required(Section 78-646 (c)). <br /> Gundlach referred to significant points in the Background (Page 2) and Issues for Discussion(Pages <br /> 2- 3) sections of the July 19, 2004 Staff Report. She emphasized there were a number of issues with <br /> the application beyond the structural coverage,parking and hardcover variance requests. These <br /> issues pertain specifically to the uses existing and proposed and whether those uses, such as a game <br /> room, are permitted under the current Zoning Ordinance. Gundlach recommended it should be first <br /> determined whether the uses should be permitted prior to further consideration of structural or <br /> hardcover requirements. Also, if the proposed addition is an expansion of an existing non- <br /> conforming use. <br /> Mr. Keaveny corrected staff's introduction of his application by explaining that he did not plan to <br /> remove beams along one main wall of the building or opening up an interior area. He stated there <br /> were no plans to change the existing building except for the one door that goes into the crib. <br /> Berg asked about a potential loss of parking spaces. Gundlach replied the applicant indicated he was <br /> willing to shorten the addition to 14' to save parking spaces. Mr. Keaveny stated he had no problem <br /> with shortening the addition to 14'. <br /> Chair Rahn asked for any public comments. <br /> Austin Evans, 2497 Kelly Avenue, identified himself as the representative of Neighbors for a Better <br /> Navarre. Mr. Evans stated their group's intent is to expand its representation with more people from <br /> Navarre. He referred to the Issues for Consideration, itemized in the July 19, 2004 Staff Report, <br /> citing Issue#2 which points out the game room proposed is not a permitted, accessory or conditional <br /> Page 5 of 13 <br />