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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,July 17,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3180 William Ulrich,Continued) <br /> Gaffron stated the applicants are requesting a lakeshore setback variance to construct an addition to the <br /> existing residence, with the addition being located 110 feet from the shoreline of French Lake where a <br /> � 150-foot setback is normally required. An average lakeshore setback variance is also technically <br /> required. <br /> Gaffron stated this area is located within the MUSA District but has not been provided sewer hookup at <br /> the present time. Staff delayed this application in order to obtain the recommendations of the septic <br /> system inspector. <br /> The applicants have provided a hardship statement. <br /> Staff feels there are no significant issues remaining and that the applicant should incorporate the <br /> recommendations of the City Engineer and septic system inspector in their plans. <br /> The Planning Commission should consider whether the additional encroachment of structure into the <br /> required 150-foot setback can be supported by findings of hardship or unique circumstances related to this <br /> lot. <br /> The existing home was constructed in 1988, prior to the adoption in 1992 of the Shoreland Ordinance. <br /> The Shoreland Ordinance defined French Lake as a Natural Environxnent Lake,which requires a 150-foot <br /> setback for structures from the ordinary high water level. <br /> Staff recommends approval, subject to City Engineer and septic system inspector recommendations. <br /> Schmitt stated they doing an addition to the house but they are holding it back from the lakeside of the <br /> structure. Schmitt commented there is a debate whether this is truly a lakeshore lot but that they are <br /> trying to be sensitive to hardcover issues. <br /> Bremer inquired who owns the strip of property between this property and the lake. <br /> Gaffron stated it is an outlot and is owned by a homeowners association. Gaffron stated this lot was <br /> platted prior to the Shoreland Ordinance being in effect. <br /> Bremer opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. ' <br /> Bremer closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. <br /> Kempf commented that the status of French Lake has changed since this house was originally constructed <br /> and that he is unsure why the City has chosen to ignore the 150-foot setback from environmental lakes in <br /> PAGE 16 <br />