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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 18,2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#04-3055 Dr.Martha Spencer,Continued) <br /> Leslie stated the City has a community management plan that the applicant is welcome to take a look <br /> at that addresses the intent of the ordinances. Leslie stated basically hardcover restrictions are <br /> designed to preserve the water quality of the lakeshore in question. <br /> Ritter commented that the residence is located quite a distance from the lakeshore. <br /> Leslie moved,Jurgens seconded,to recommend denial of Application#04-3055, 1005 Willow <br /> Drive South,for a lake setback variance to allow a gazebo within 150' of the OHWL on a <br /> natural environment lake and a hardcover variance within the 0-75' setback zone in order to <br /> construct a gazebo and paved walkways. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 7. #04-3058 TIMOTHY ZWART,3970 NORTH SHORE DRIVE—VARIANCES,7:54— <br /> 8:12 p.m. <br /> Timothy Zwart,Applicant,was present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting variances to hardcover, lot area and lot width in order to <br /> construct a new 1,350 square foot single family home on a lot consisting of 10,000 square feet in area <br /> and 50 feet in width located in the LR-1C District. The applicant is requesting 36 percent hardcover in <br /> the 75'-250' zone where 25 percent is normally allowed. The proposal is for a front yard setback of <br /> 112' from North Shore Drive for the new residence with a 10' by 12' shed. Curtis noted the shed is <br /> conforming and the 250'-500' zone meets hardcover restrictions. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the lot area and lot width variances. If the Planning Commission finds <br /> that there is a hardship present to grant a hardcover variance, the appropriate amount of hardcover <br /> should be discussed. Curtis noted the main reason for the hardcover variance in the 75'-250' zone is <br /> the length of the driveway. <br /> Rahn inquired whether there were any public comments regarding this application. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Zwart indicated he has nothing to add to Staff's report. <br /> Rahn commented he basically is in agreement with Staff, with the issue being the driveway. Rahn <br /> stated in his opinion the driveway could be reduced somewhat. Rahn suggested the applicant consider <br /> widening the driveway for a short distance in order to achieve a turn-around. <br /> Zwart stated in the southern spot there is a stairway that goes to the first level of the house and that the <br /> driveway is wider in that area. <br /> Leslie inquired whether this is a tuck-under garage being proposed. <br /> PAGE 20 <br />