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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 15,2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#04-3052 ERIC VOGSTROM, CONTINUED) <br /> Bremer inquired whether Jurgens would have allowed hardcover in excess of 25 percent but less than <br /> what was approved. <br /> Jurgens stated he would have. <br /> 1. #04-3069 G&1 LAND INVESTMENTS,LLC,6:21 p.m.—6:30 p.m. <br /> The applicants were not present. <br /> Gundlach noted the applicants were aware that this application was on the consent agenda, which is why <br /> they probably are not present at this time. Gundlach recommended this application be tabled if the <br /> Planning Commission elects to deny the application or to make revisions to the plan. <br /> Gundlach stated the applicants are requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to permit a proposed <br /> pool to encroach 45' into the required average lakeshore setback. Gundlach noted this is a rebuild,with <br /> the other proposals meeting the City's requirements. Gundlach indicated the intent of the average <br /> lakeshore setback is to preserve the views of adjacent landowners. Staff did visit the property and took <br /> several photographs,most importantly from the neighbor's deck that would be the most impacted. Staff <br /> has determined due to the orientation of the lot and the shore that there are no negative impacts to the <br /> views and is recommending approval of the variance. <br /> Rahn called for public comment. <br /> There were no public comments concerning this application. <br /> Jurgens indicated he did look at it the same way as Staff,but noted that the pool deck itself is proposed at <br /> 950',which is approximately two feet above the main level of the house. Jurgens stated he viewed this <br /> property from the adjoining neighbor's residence and that in his view this is a larger structure than what it <br /> appears to be on a piece of paper. Jurgens stated if no retaining walls were constructed, a large hill would <br /> be in that area which would give it the appearance of having too much fill. Jurgens noted the plan shows <br /> the pool going from 950' to 940' without any fill or contours being depicted on the plan. Jurgens stated <br /> he would like to see some calculations in order to determine whether a conditional use permit is needed <br /> for the fill. <br /> Gundlach noted this is not a final plan,with the applicants indicating they do not wish the pool to be <br /> elevated. Staff has determined the height of the pool would not exceed the height of the current deck. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether the elevation of the pool deck is at 943'. <br /> Gundlach stated the elevation of the pool deck has not been determined. <br /> PAGE 6 <br />