10/18/2004 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,October 18, 2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#04-3055 Dr.Martha Spencer,Continued) Winkey questioned why the gazebo was not part of the original plan. Spencer stated the gazebo was part of the original plan. Ritter stated the plan for the gazebo for some reason was never submitted to the City and only the deck was approved. Curtis stated at the time of the previous application there was a phone conversation between the applicant and staff concerning the gazebo but that no information was ever supplied to the City during the original application. Rahn pointed out one of the conditions for the hardcover variance was that the hardcover in the 0-75' setback zone shall not be increased above 8 percent. Curtis indicated the gazebo was discussed at the time of the application for the decks but that no information was ever supplied to the City. Bremer inquired whether any hardcover could be removed in the 0-75' zone. Spencer stated there is a cement dog pen. Jurgens noted the dog pen is not shown on the survey but is located closer to the shoreline. Spencer commented they have removed as much hardcover as possible. Fritzler stated he does not see a reason to increase the hardcover in this area and would not be in favor of a gazebo at this time. Ritter inquired whether the walkways would be permitted. Fritzler stated he is not in favor of the hardcover increasing. Curtis inquired whether the pathways are actual steps. Ritter indicated they are a combination of walkways and steps to enable the property owner to access her back yard. Ritter noted the walkway was shown on the original plan. Curtis stated the stairway as proposed is to get around in the yard and not to access the lakeshore. Rahn pointed out the only hardcover that is allowed to encroach in the 0-75' area would be a pathway from the home down to the lake. PAGE 18