09/18/2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF TI� ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 18,2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#06-3231 William Dampier, Continued) Dampier indicated he does have some space in the current house to convert into a bedroom. Rahn wondered how this would be possible since Dampier had implied it would be difficult to remove what was already constructed. Dampier explained the picture shows an easily removed temporary wall put in place to close in the upstairs when he had to stop construction. It is the in-place timber framing that would be difficult to remove. Rahn stated he would not be in favor of anything over 15 percent structural coverage. Jurgens commented he might be supportive of some amount structural coverage in excess of the 15 percent. The location of the two adjoining properties created some hardship. Bremer moved,Kroeger seconded,to recommend approval of Application#06-3231,William Dampier,3550 Ivy Place,to approve a radius structure projecting from the center of the house toward the lakeshore,with the understanding the north lot line would not be impacted,subject to the structure being constructed at the ten foot point or closer, and further subject to the radius extending approximately nine feet in a symmetrical pattern across the front of the house,with the existing cantilevers being part of the approval, and with the requirement that the new semi-circular portion meet the 10-foot setback. Jurgens stated inquired whether the dormers on the house on the property to the north were required to be behind the setback when they raised the roof to add a half-story. Dampier indicated they were. � Turner stated they did have to step the dormers in. Jurgens stated in his opinion that would be the basis for requiring this addition to be moved in further. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1,Rahn Opposed. Jurgens stated he would have had an easier time approving the application had there been more detailed information submitted by the applicant. PAGE 18