04/16/2007 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING CONIlVIISSION MEETING Monday,Apri116,2007 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#07-3262 James and Corrine Beck, Continued) � Kroeger stated he would like to see the three story issue resolved and that there is a better way to deal with this issue. Berg stated she is opposed to the increase in massing on the site. 5. #0-3266 VOGUE ICF HOMES ON BEHALF OF KAREN AND BENJANIIN MILBRAT�, 1404 BALDUR PARK ROAD,7:11—7:50 P.M. John Vogstrom,Vogue ICF Homes,and Darrin Hahn,Architect,were present. Turner stated the applicant is requesting the following variances to construct a new house: 1. A lot area variance of 0.28 acre when 0.5 acre is required; 2. A lot width of 49.75 feet when 100 feet is required; 3. A hardcover variance of 16.07 percent in the street side 0-75 foot zone when none is allowed � and 43.68 percent hardcover in the 75-150 foot zone when 25 percent is allowed; 4. A variance to not maintain the required lot grade elevation of 931.5 for 15 feet from the end of the proposed structure; � 5. A variance to allow windows in the gable end of the half story. The applicant was directed to revise his plans at the last Planning Commission meeting and that the applicant has submitted a revised plan,which is before the Planning Commission tonight. Tumer stated the applicant was also directed to remove the gables,which have been done,and to reduce hardcover. Hardcover has been reduced by changing the garage to a two-car garage,which eliminated a portion of the driveway in front of it and the sidewalk. , Planning Staff recommends approval of the width and lot area variances; approval of the floodplain variances subject to approval of the grading plan by the City Engineer and the MCWD; approval of the hardcover variance for the street side 0-75 foot zone and the 75 to 250 foot zone subject to the driveway taper complying with City standards with total hardcover remaining at 3000 square feet or less; and , approval of the height variance. Turner stated it was pointed out to Staff today that the neighbor's rail on his deck is less than six feet above grade and therefore results in a change in how the average lakeshore setback line should be deternuned. This change requires relocating the house approximately three feet further from the lake. ' PAGE 10 .