09-18-2006 Planning Commission Packet

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Rahn concuired with Chair Mlbusth's and staff's denial recommendation,pointing out that it is a conforming site and he did not see any valid hardship. Mr.Capra commented that Ivy Place is very narrow and has no on-street parking. He also wanted Che larger garage space for inside storage of sports equipment. Kempf remarked that on-street parking is better than some other sh•eets Uecause Mr.Capra's property is located nearly at its end. Also,fhe property has other options like a detached garage or a reconfigured house footprint. Jurgens added that Mr.Capra purchased the property as is and therefore the narrow road does not create a valid hardship. Leslie moved,Rahn seconded,to table Application#04-3010,Theodore L.Capra,3534 Ivy Place. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. - MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,August 16,2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. . #4. #04-3010 THEODO.RE CAPRA,3534 IVY PLACE—VARIANC�S(6:08—6:29 p.m.) Theodore Capra,Applicant,was present. Gundlach indicated the applicant is renuesting a hardcover variance to permit 30 percent hardcover within the 75'-250' zone where 25 percent is normally allowed and 49%currently exists and a conditional use permit to allow land alterations within the 0-75'zone,in order to construct a new residence on an existing lot. Gundlach stated the City Engineer has not visited the site but has reviewed the proposed grading plan and has concerns regarding whether restoration of the slope is necessary. Gundlach recommended the CUP portion of the application be tabled to allow the City Engineer to visit the site. Gundlach indicated the applicant is in agreement with tabliug this portion of the application. Gundlach noted the applicant and the applicant's architect have met with staff numerous times since the June Planning Commission meeting to discuss alternative site plans in an attempt to reduce l�ardcover. The applicant has submitted a number of plans that have included both an attached garage and a detached garage as well as relocating the residence closer to the road but has been unable to reduce the proposed hardcover to 25 percent. The Planning Commission reviewed an overhead of the proposed footprint. Gundlach indicated tlie applicant is proposing to construct a two and a half story residence consisting of a house footpruit of 2288 square feet with an attached 720 square feet ttu•ee-car garage and with tlie proposed hardcover at 30 percent. Gundlach noted the amount of proposed hardcover has been reduced slightly fi•om the previous plan. Gundlach stated the revised plan has the same basic footprint,smaller deck,smaller garage,and no porch. The existing detached garage located by the road and the slied will be removed as part of the consh•uction. Capra noted at the last Planning Commissioti meeting he l�ad indicated in his opinion the sma(1 road at the back of his property was a hardship. Capra indicated the road was in existence at the time he purchased the property. Capra stated he has met all of . the City's requireivents except for the hardcover and that in his opiniou being rec�uired to reduce the size of the house is penalizing him. Capra indicated he has revised his plans to the point where the proposed residence is not wl�at he would lihe to construct. Capra indicated he understands the need to limit hardcover along the lake in an effort to reduce runoff,but he is unable to reduce the amount of hardcover being proposed. Capra poiuted out the property at 1740 Shadywood Road was allowed 38 or 39 peccent hardcover,and requested the Planning Commission reconsider his application. Capra suggested the City consider increasing the amount of hardcover allowed within the City to 30 percent. There were no public comments regarding this application. . Rahn stated lie understands how the applicant feels. . 2