07-16-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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�° MINUTES OF THE " ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION � Monday, June 18, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. (3.#06-3191 FiTLLER-FEYO,Continued) and clear many of the trees on this wooded lot. She felt the neighboring property values would be adversely affected and that drainage would be a problem over Tonka.wa Road. Shannon Berger, 594 Park Lane, abutting the property to the west, stated that drainage was of concern to her, as well as,the loss of the numerous large trees on the site. She added that her fear was that they would be building a large home that would merely be sitting empty and add to the already saturateii housing market in the area. . � Feyo stated that she did not plan to have it sitting empty or be put for sale.With regard to the drainage, she stated that she would be working with the City Engineer and a landscape architect to put together an acceptable drainage and landscaping plan. Chair Kempf stated that whether or not the applicant plans to live in the home or sell it has little relevance here,but thanked the neighbors for their comments. Turner stated that the home consists of 2258 s.f.,which constitutes just 11% structural cover. Winer pointed out that the applicant was not building a huge home,with 5080 s.f.hardcover proposed, and 6000 plus s.f. allowed, she found the application acceptable subject to the drainage. Kroeger concurred that the home seemed to be modest by comparison to what is allowed. Chair Kempf stated that,while he sympathized with the neighbors,when the character of a neighborhood tends to change it is heart aching.He voiced his support of the application. Kroger moved,Winder seconded, recommending approval of Application#06-3191,Feyo- Fuller,4055 Elm Street,for lot area and lot width variances to construct a house on a vacant lot subject to an approved drainage plan and paving the driveway.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 4. #07-3290 BENJAMIN SACHS FOR DRK FAMII,Y ASSOCIATION,2523 KELLY AVENUE,VARIANCE � Turner reported that the�applicant requests a hardcover variance to allow 36.8%hardcover in the 75-250' zone when 38.16%exists and 25%is allowed. She explained that the application was tabled to allow further clarification of the hardcover included in the building permit and amendment to address compliance with hardcover regulations for the entire property.Turner noted that the home was constructed by the previous owner in 1990 without any variances and in 2000 a � permit was granted for land alteration and retaining walls in the 0-75' zone.Turner noted that how the home came to contain 38.16%hardcover is in question, as this puts the home 3,805 s.f. over the allowed hardcover figure in the 75-250' zone. Turner pointed out that the applicant has volunteered to remove 400 s.f of weed control fabric under the landscape to compensate for the 390 s.f.proposed to connect and enlarge the two decks on the lakeside. While the City Engineer has found that removal of the portion of the driveway in PAGE 2 of 8