06/19/2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June 19,2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#06-3183 GLENN SOLIE, CONTINUED) stair. The applicant has revised his request to address the issues staff brought up at the May Planning Commission meeting and has also revised the plans for the changes to the lakeshore yard as well as construct a new lake access stairway. Planning Staff recommends approval of the lot width and lot area variances and the conditional use permit for land alterations in conjunction with the City Engineer's recommendations. Solie stated there was some confusion on the 0-75' zone and that he has submitted two different options . for this area. Solie stated basically they would like to remove the deck in the 0-75' and that the City Engineer recommended the survey be revised showing the removal of the deck. Solie indicated they would be planting natural grasses in that area. Rahn opened the public hearing. There were no public comments regarding this application. Rahn closed the public hearing. Bremer commented she likes the improvements that have been made by the applicant. Bremer moved,Rahn seconded,to recommend approval of Application#06-3183,Paul Thomas Homes on behalf of Glenn D. Solie, 1430 Cherry Place,granting of lot area,lot width,and a conditional use permit for land alterations within the 0-75' zone,with the stipulation that the only work to be conducted within the 0-75' zone is removal of the deck,and with the further � stipulation that the survey be revised to reflect that change. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 3. #06-3184 PAUL THOMAS HOMES ON BEIiALF OF MAUREEN A.BRECKMAN,2695 � � CASCO POINT ROAD,VARIANCE,6:27—6:45 P.M. Paul Vogstrom, Contractor,was present on behalf of Maureen Breckman. 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 consisting of 19,572 square feet in area and 60 feet in width where 21,780 square feet exists and 100 feet is required. A hardcover variance is requested within the 75-250' zone for 36.2 percent. Curtis indicated this application was tabled at the May Planning Commission meeting in order for the applicant to work with the adjacent neighbors to work cooperatively to remedy existing storm water drainage problems. Since that time the City Engineer and Staff have met on site with the applicant and the adjacent neighbor to the south and the applicant's engineer to discuss the site grading. Curtis indicated it appears that the applicant has not completely addressed all of the city engineer's concerns PAGE 5