01/17/2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday,January 17,2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. 6. #OS-3147 STEVE AND JANNA SUNDBY,3587 NORTH SHORE DRIVE,VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,8:40 P.M.-8:58 P.M. Steve Sundby, Applicant,was present. Gaffron stated the applicant is requesting a number of variances to construct a 5' by 8' covered entry to the existing residence. A portion of the entry will be under an existing overhang. The applicant is requesting a lake setback variance to permit a lake setback of 49' from the 929.4' OHWL when 75' is normally required and 21 feet currently exists. A hardcover variance is also required to permit 65 percent hardcover within the 0-75' zone where 0 percent is normally allowed and 65 percent currently exists. In addition, the applicant is also requesting a structural coverage variance to permit 28 percent where 1500 square feet is normally allowed and 27 percent currently exists. The applicant originally requested a conditional use permit to allow replacement of existing lakeshore retaining walls. After consulting with the City Engineer, it became apparent that additional engineering was required to be completed on the walls,which the applicant has been warking towards since September of 2005. Since that time the applicant has been completing exterior updates to the home, including new windows and siding. Part of the proposed covered entry would be constructed under existing overhangs and entirely over existing hardcover. Although hardcover percentages will not be changing, the entire covered entry would now be considered additional structural coverage. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission discuss under what circumstances covered entries should be permitted as the hardship almost always is related to the location of the existing home. Staff finds that there are no inherent hardships to the land to allow for a covered entry. Sundby distributed a handout with pictures to the Planning Commission. Sundby stated the reasons for proposing this entryway is protection of property,provision of shelter, and construction of a concrete slab to allow for better access into the home. Sundby stated as far as it relates to protection of property, the configuration of the roof has the water configured right over the front door and has required a patch on the driveway,which has now been worn away and is further wearing the driveway away. In addition,the slope of the driveway also drains the water toward the house. Sundby stated the third picture depicts that there is damage down below in the lower level. Sundby stated the fourth picture shows that there is leakage of water showing through the new siding that was installed in October and that there were carpenter ants that were removed. Sundby stated the entryway is needed for protection of property rather than just aesthetics. Sundby stated the concrete step would also make it level to enter the house. Sundby noted currently people are required to step up to enter the residence. There were no public comments relating to this application. PAGE 20