02/19/2008 Planning Commission Minutes

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� 3 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING Tuesday,February 19,2008 . 6:00 o'clock p.m. Turner stated since only the stairs are in question, a new survey was not required. A survey completed in 2004 does show some retaining walls, and that based upon a recent review of the site by Staff, there does not appear to be an increase in the hardcover. Zullo asked whether the neighbor is okay with a portion of the deck being located on his property. Turner stated one of the recommendations of Staff is that the applicant obtain formal pernussion from the adjacent property owner concerning the deck but noted that the neighbor is aware of the encroachment. Walsh indicated the stairway and deck has been in existence for at least 20 years and that his neighbor does not have a problem with the project. • Zullo commented she has some difficulty approving an application without lmowing the full extent of the work. Kroeger commented given the snow cover it is difficult to determine what work will need to be done but expressed a concern that animals may take shelter between the two sets of stairs. Kroeger recommended the motion be subject to review by the City Attorney. . Turner indicated the applicant is proposing lattice.on the left-hand side above the railing,which does not appeaz to serve a structural purpose, and that the lattice located between the old stairs and the new steps . is not an issue and would help to keep animals out. � Rice moved,Kroeger seconded,to recommend approval of Application#07-3330,Dennis and Amanda Wa1sh, 1354 Rest Point Circle,granting of setback and hardcover variances, subject to the applicants obtaining a construction easement from the adjacent neighbor, and also subject to the other conditions outlined in Staffls memorandum dated February 19,2008. Turner stated if there are portions of the deck and/or stairway that are left on the adjoining property, they would need to be addressed somehow. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. 6. #08-3344 CITY OF ORONO,BIG ISLAND PARK pROPERTY, 100 BIG ISLAND, VARIANCE,6:38 P.M.—7:10 P.M. Gaffron stated the City of Orono is requesting approvals to construct four 10' by 20' concrete dock gangway landing pads adjacent to the shoreline at the City's Big Island Park property. The intent is to provide a suitable permanent landing area where the gangways from the proposed floating docks will discharge passengers. The concrete pads will also incorporate hardware necessary for the aitachment of the gangway to the pads. The docks are intended to be seasonal floating docks and will be removed during the winter season. The project also includes a series of 4'-6' sidewalks connecting the four pads,as well as rip-rapping the shoreline in the area of the pads to eliminate the potential for erosion and undermining of the pads. PAGE 4