01/22/2008 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANI�TING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday,January 22,2008 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#08-3338 Thomas and Katherine Ziegler, Continued) the structure. Ziegler stated the exterior of the structure would remain basically the same but that the interior layout of the residence would be changed. Kroeger stated in his opinion the new house is an improvement. Winer moved to recommend approval of Application#08-3338,Thomas and Katherine Ziegler, 2264 Shadywood Road,subject to,one, no additional hardcover in the 75-250 foot zone; two,the outer edges of the garage doors being no more than 20 feet apart,unless Council approves a wider driveway; three, approving the lakeshore setback variance for the second floor open porch subject to the roofline remaining the same; four, approval of the setback for the open entry porch,subject to the porch being reduced to four feet and wood columns being substituted for the brick or stone columns,with the applicant being allowed two to three feet of stone or brick; five,approval of the hardcover variance to allow the steps and grade-level deck within the 0-75 foot setback. Zullo requested the motion include a requirement that a complete drainage plan be submitted prior to the application moving forward to the city council,with special attention being paid to ensure that the water issues on the west side of the property are adequately addressed. Curtis stated Staff would verify that the drainage complies with all the recommendations of the City Engineer prior to the application moving forward to the City Council. Schwingler asked whether the motion included approval of the lakeshore setback variance for the open porch and the roofline. Winer indicated it did. Ziegler asked if it is acceptable to do a couple foot stone base. Winer stated the majority of the column needs to be constructed out of wood but that a two or three foot stone or brick base would be allowed. Schwingler seconded. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. 6. 08-3340 MARK AND JENNIFER PRUETER,3215 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD, VARIANCE,7:35 P.M.—8:10 P.M. Mark and Jennifer Prueter,Applicants,were present. Turner stated the applicants are requesting average lakeshore setback and structural coverage variances to construct an entry addition as well as revisions to the average lakeshore setback variance for the lakeside deck to add a pergola or trellis over the front deck and a side setback variance to add a fireplace and cabinetry to the east wall of the house. Turner noted the entryway does increase the structural lot coverage,with the property currently being over the 15 percent limit. PAGE 12