05/16/2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,May 15,2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. 2. #06-3184 PAUL THOMAS FIOMES,2695 CASCO POINT ROAD,VARIANCE,6:15— 6:53 P.M. Paul Vogstrom was present on behalf of the Applicant. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting lot width,lot area and 75-250' hardcover variances in order to build a new single-family residence on a property with 19,572 square feet in area and 60 feet in width where 21,780 square feet and 100 feet is required. A hardcover variance is requested the 75-250' zone for 3,830 square feet or 36.2 percent is proposed and 25 percent is normally allowed. The applicant has proposed a home and garage consisting of a 1,847 square foot footprint,with a 148 square foot deck, 1500 square of driveway within the 75-250' zone, 145 square feet of sidewalk, and 168 square feet of retaining wall and window well. Planning Staff recommends approval of the lot width and lot area variances and some level of hardcover variance within the 75-250' zone as the Planning Commission determines appropriate. The proposed home must meet the 30-foot and 2-1/2 story height limitation. Additionally, Staff would add a condition that the property owners comply with the City Engineer's recommendations. Vogstrom stated he does have an alternate plan that he did not submit to Staff. Vogstrom indicated the grade on this lot adds approximately five percent hardcover to the driveway and that a turn-around was added to address safety concerns. Curtis inquired where the turn-around would be located. Vogstrom stated the turn-around would be towards the bottom of the driveway. Vogstrom stated the current catch basin drains to the lake and that they have attempted to contact the city engineer to obtain his advice on what should be done to address water infiltration in the 0-75' zone. Curtis stated it is her understanding the City Engineer did speak with the applicant's engineer and that the City Engineer has recommended that all drainage and grading issues be resolved prior to this application being placed on the Council agenda. Rahn noted that there were no elevations provided with this plan. Rahn inquired whether the proposed residence is a lookout and how the first floor differs from the existing home. � Vogstrom indicated it is a lookout and that the main floor would be about four feet higher than the existing main level. Rahn inquired whether the basement floor would be three feet higher than what currently exists. Vogstrom stated that is right. Rahn commented in order to protect the views of the lake,he does not want to see the grade in this area changed significantly. PAGE 3