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. (#OS-3147 STEVE AND JANNA SUNDBY, CONTINUED) Leslie stated he absolutely agrees that it is unobtrusive to the neighbors and does not increase hardcover. Leslie stated he does not see the covered entryway as being the solution to the problem but that it is only when the gutters are installed that the problem is addressed. Leslie stated in his view the City needs to change its code to allow covered entryways or to stop giving variances allowing covered entryways. Leslie stated until that is changed, in his view the city would continue to allow houses to be built without a covered entryway, which is then followed by a variance request. Kempf moved,Winkey seconded,to recommend approval of Application#OS-3147, Steve and Janna Sundby,3587 North Shore Drive,granting of a lake setback variance to permit a lake setback of 49' from the 929.4' OHWL, a hardcover variance to permit 65 percent hardcover within the 0-75' zone,and a structural coverage variance to permit 28 percent where 24 percent is normally allowed and 27 percent currently exists. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 2,Jurgens and Leslie opposed. (Recess taken at 8:58 p.m.—9:07 p.m.) 7. #OS-3159 TODD KNUTSON FOR FRED JOHNSON,4017 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, VARIANCE,9:07 P.M.—9:15 P.M. Todd Knutson was present. Gaffron stated the applicant is requesting variances far lot area and lot width in order to construct a new residence to replace the existing residence on this lakeshore lot. The lot is located within a one-acre zone. The property consists of 27,595 square feet or .63 acre and is 102 feet to 111 feet in width. The applicant requests lot area and lot width variances to replace the existing residence on the property with a new home and detached garage. The site is located just each of Highwood Road, and has a relatively steep drop at the proposed house location about 60'-80' back from North Shore Drive. The proposal includes a two-story walkout, with an apparent 4' by 18' underground tunnel option for connecting the house to the detached garage. A proposed grading plan has been submitted that has been reviewed and found acceptable by the City Engineer. Staff has reviewed the building height and finds the plans conforming to the standard height limitation of 30 feet and 2-1/2 stories. A 6' by 8' shed near the shoreline in the 0-75' zone would need to be removed as part of this approval. The proposed garage is being considered as detached,because its connection to the house is entirely below grade. PAGE 22