02/19/2008 Planning Commission Minutes

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+ , . MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING Tuesday,February 19,2008 6:00 o'clock p.m. Kroeger stated if the applicant thought the lot was larger than it turned out after the purchase,he sees that as a hardship. . Zullo stated this is a set of unfortunate circumstances. . Kempf indicated he is in agreement with Commissioner Kroeger and that a hardship was placed upon the applicant without his lrnowledge at the time of purchase of the property. Kempf stated there is not an issue with massing. • Gaffron stated in his view there is an adequate basis for granting the variance that would not set a precedent. Gaffron stated in his view the house is reasonable for the neighborhood, does not change the character of the neighborhood, and resolves the situation. � Schwingler stated the Planning Commission has the ability to resolve this situation in a reasonable manner. Zullo moved,Kroeger seconded,to recommend approval of Application#08-3343,460 East Long Lake Road,granting of a side yard setback of 10 feet as depicted on the plan and granting of a front setback variance,lot area variance and the lot line rearrangement between 450 and 460 . based upon the very unique circumstances surrounding the lot line rearrangement. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 1,Rice Opposed. PLANNING COMMISSION CONiMENTS 8. REPORT OF PLANNING COMNIISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS JANUARY 28,2008,AND FEBRUARY 11,2008 , Kroeger reported on the January 28`�'meeting,noting that the Council tabled the amendments to the Ordinance and that the Stonebay application was on the Consent Agenda. Gaffron reported that the City Council did adopt the Ordinance amendment at the February 11`" meeting. Rice reported on the February 1 l,2008 Council meeting,noting that the City Council approved the Berg application subject to the shed being removed. The City Council also approved the Ziegler application. 9. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION None PAGE 16