03/20/2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE • ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 20,2006 5. #06-3182 JEFF NIIKI�LSON, 1436 BALDUR PARK ROAD,VARIANCES, 7:28—7:42 P.M. Jeff Mikkelson,Applicant,was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting variances in order to construct a new single-family residence. The variances consist of lot area and lot width variances for a lot.19 acre in area and 51'-55' in width where 100' is normally required, and a 0-75' hardcover variance to allow 987 square feet or 24 percent hardcover where 0 percent is normally allowed,and a 75'-250' hardcover variance to allow 1,518 square feet or 36.8 percent hardcover where 25 percent is normally allowed. A conditional use permit in order to conduct land alterations below the 931.5 100-year floodplain elevation is also required. Staff recommends approval of the lot width,lot area,lake setback and some level of hardcover variances in conjunction with the redevelopment of this property. The applicant must receive approvals from the MCWD for the work below the 931.5' elevation. Planning Staff also recommends approval of the conditional use permit for grading and fill within the floodplain incorporating the recommendations of the MCWD and the City Engineer. Finally,the applicant will be required to submit an as-built grading plan prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant is proposing to construct a new single-family residence on the property. The lot is substandard in width and area and the application of the 75' lake setback allows for only about 40 feet of buildable area depth. The applicants'property is a lot of record and is nonconforming with respect to lot area and lot width. Variances are required to rebuild any home on this property. Mikkelson had nothing to add to Staff's report. Rahn opened the public hearing. There were no public comments regarding this application. Rahn closed the public hearing. Rahn indicated he does not really have any issues with this plan outside of the one issue that Staff mentioned. Rahn inquired what the projection of the rear deck is. Mikkelson stated 90 percent or more activity is in the front of the house and that the rear traffic is so minimal and that he would be willing to remove or reduce the size of the rear deck. Mikkelson indicated he would like to retain the front deck. Rahn inquired what the size of the front deck is. Gaffron stated it is 10.5'by 7'. Rahn noted the two decks combined consist of 307 square feet.Rahn inquired whether there is a roof over the front deck. PAGE 12 �':