08/16/2004 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,August 16,2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. NEW BUSINESS #6. #04-3041 REBECCA HOLZEM,3407 EAST LAKE STREET—VARIANCES, (6:45—6:54 p.m.) Rebecca Holzem,Applicant,was present. Curtis stated the applicant has provided an updated survey which has been provided to the Planning Commission prior to tonight's meeting. The applicant is applying for a number of variances in order to construct a new 864 square foot single family residence. The property is located in the LR-1A, One Family Lakeshore Residential District and consists of 4,180 square feet. The applicant is requesting the following variances: 1. Lot area and lot width variances for a lot 4,180 square feet in area and 44 feet in width where two acres and 200 feet of width are normally required. 2. A creek setback of 37 feet where 75 feet is required and 15 feet(detached garage)currently exists. 3. A setback of 50' from the 929.4 elevation where 75' is normally required. 4. A rear street setback of 15 feet where 50 feet is required and 18.8 feet currently exists. 5. Side setback variances for side setbacks of 10 feet where 30 feet is normally required and where 8 feet(house) and 1.4 feet(detached garage)currently exists. 6. A hardcover variance within the 0-75' setback zone to allow 21.8 percent or 720 square feet where 0 percent is normally allowed. 7. A hardcover variance within 75'-250' setback zone to allow 47.0 percent or 378 square feet where 25 percent is normally allowed. Curtis stated a neighboring property located at 3415 Eastlake Street applied for and received variances in order to build a new residence on another substandard lot. 3415 Eastlake Street received variances in order to construct a new home 13 feet from the rear street lot line,with a lake setback of 50 feet, and side yard setback of 28 feet 2.5 inches where a 30-foot setback is normally required. This property is 100 feet in width and 102 feet in depth. Curtis indicated the existing hardcover is at 50.5 percent or 1,665 square feet and is located within the 75' setback,with the applicant proposing a significant reduction in hardcover to 21.8 percent or 720 square feet. With the reduction within the 0-75' setback,the applicant has proposed a slight increase within the 75'-250' setback zone from 37.6 percent hardcover to 47 percent, a difference of 9.4 square feet. Staff finds that due to the overlapping setbacks,the size of the lot and the proximity to the creek, there are hardships to justify granting some degree of variances for this property. PAGE 9