01/17/2007 Planning Commission Minutes

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. . MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANIVING COMMISSION Tuesday,January 16,2007 6:00 o'clock p.m. � 6. #07-3254 METROBUILDING CO.;940 NORTH ARM DRIVE,VARIANCE,7:55-8:26 P.M. • . Joe Leintz, Contractor,was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance and hardcover variances in conjunction with an addition to the existing home. Curtis stated she has outlined the new portions in blue , on the overhead,with the existing home being depicted in black. � Leintz pointed out one of the decks that was existing but has since been removed. Curtis stated the property is located on a curved bay-like shoreline and the home is entirely ahead of the average lakeshore setback line. The applicant would like to remove the existing attached garage and construct an addition approximately five feet further from the lake than the existing attached garage and add more square footage to the home more streetward. Staff supports the average lakeshore setback variance request. However, Staff recommends a reduction of the existing/proposed porch, a reduction in the nonstructural hardcover on the property as well as removal of the proposed lakeside deck and proposed porcli as they both encroach into the 0-75 foot zone. If the applicant does not want to remove the above listed items, Staff recommends that the application be tabled to allow the applicant an opportunity to propose further hardcover removals and redesign the addition, decks, and porches to lessen the impact on the 75-foot setback. Additionally the City Engineer has not had an opportunity to comment on the current proposal. Staff would like to give the City Engineer the chance to comment on the current plan and on any subsequent plans prior to further Planning Commission or Council review. Planning Staff recommends tabling the application for revisions. Leintz stated they would like to take the hardcover area that existed toward the riuddle of the house and convert it to screen porch. Leintz indicated they would be wi�ling to reduce some of the other hardcover on the lot and would be redesigning the driveway. Rahn stated in his opinion this property is way over on hardcover and that there should be further reductions made. Rahn suggested reducing the driveway and having a turnaround. Rahn stated in his � opinion the Council is not going to be receptive to any further encroachment into the 0-75 foot setback and that he personally is not in favor of the amount of hardcover being proposed. Leintz stated they would be removing the concrete. Rahn stated in his view further reductions are necessary and that typically further encroachments into the setback are not allowed. Kroeger inquired whether the detached garage would be removed. Leintz stated the attached garage would be remodeled into kitchen space and would remain. The detached garage would also remain. • PAGE 14