09/18/2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 18,2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#06-3230 Superior Design,Continued) Kempf questioned whether the wood chips would be replaced with another type of material in the years to come. Curtis stated the property owners could place small pea gravel or another similar substance in that area as long as it is not lined with plastic. Wagner indicated he prefers the wood chips. Kempf moved,Kroeger seconded,to recommend approval of Application#06-3230 Superior Design Landscapes on behalf of Bob and Laurie Emfield,4203 North Shore Drive,granting of an after-the-fact conditional use permit in order to replace an existing concrete stairway system with a "cut into the slope"granite stair system; and two,an after-the-fact hardcover variance,subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Wagner inquired whether he could get a refund on his after-the-fact variance fee. Bremer stated the applicant should address that question to the City Council. Rahn questioned the need for another survey and hardcover calculations since the City allows a three-foot wide stairway. Kempf moved,Kroeger seconded,to amend the above motion to not require the applicant to submit additional hardcover calculations. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1,Jurgens Opposed. Jurgens stated he would prefer hardcover calculations be submitted. 6. #06-3231 WILLIAM S.DAMPIER,3550 IVI'PLACE,VARIANCE,7:54—8:32 P.M. William Dampier,Applicant,was present. Turner stated the applicant is requesting a side setback variance to construct an addition to the lakeside of the house to be located 3.4 feet from the south property line when a 10-foot setback is required,and a lot coverage variance to allow 17.4 percent of the lot covered by buildings when the maximum is 15 percent. In 2000,the applicant was granted hardcover and side setback variances for construction of an addition to the street side of the house and reconstruction of the second story. The original house was constructed with a north side setback of 2.9 feet to 3.4 feet. The current request would allow construction of a semi- circular room on the second floor on the lakeside of the property and a one-foot cantilevered extension of the first floor on the lakeside of the property. The applicant constructed the first floor cantilevered extension and two feet of the second story addition in 2005 not in compliance with the prior approvals. PAGE 14