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.,. � <br /> ` • MINUTES OF THE <br /> � � ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,March 17,2008 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. � <br /> ROLL <br /> The Orono Planning Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members <br /> present: Acting Chair Dick Kroeger, Commissioners Ralph Kempf,Kim Kang,Tess Rice,Michelle � ' <br /> Winer,Jaye Ann Zullo, and Loren Schoenzeit. Representing Staff were Assistant City Administrator <br /> for Long-Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, and Recorder Jackie Young. <br /> Acting Chair Kroeger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. � <br /> 1. APPROVAL OF PLANIVING COMNIISSION MEETING NIII�TUTES OF FEBRUARY <br /> 19,2008 . <br /> Kempf moved,Zullo seconded,to approve the minutes of the February 19,2008,Planning <br /> Commission 1VIeeting as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. � <br /> OLD BUSINESS . . <br /> 2. 08-3335 DOUGLAS AND MARGARET FRANCHOT,2010 COLIN DRIVE, <br /> VARIANCE, 6:05 P.M.—6:25 P.M. <br /> Douglas Franchot,Applicant,was present. � � • <br /> Turner noted this application was before the Planning Commission at its January meeting and was <br /> eventually tabled. The applicants are continuing to request a variance to construct an in-ground <br /> swimming pool on their property along with a 34' x 12' multi-purpose pool building situated with the - <br /> 34' length facing Colin Drive. The existing home is located 130 feet from Colin Drive. The required <br /> front yard setbacic is 50 feet. The applicants are requesting a variance to construct the.poo175 feet <br /> from Colin Drive, which is ten feet closer than previously proposed, and are also proposing to locate <br /> the pool building 50 feet from Colin Drive,which is nine feet closer than previously proposed. Both � <br /> meet the front yard setback but are still located ahead of the principal structure. . <br /> The applicants' home is set back considerably farther than the required front yard. This proposes a <br /> problem when attempting to locate a site for an accessory structure. The proposed pool will not add to <br /> the massing on the property as it is proposed to be in-ground. The proposed pool building consists of <br /> � 385 square feet and will be located streetward of the pool to offer screening for the homeowners from <br /> the street. . <br /> This property is served by an on-site septic system as opposed to City sewer. City sewer is not an <br /> option as the property is not located within the MUSA. Prior to allowing the applicants to use the <br /> potential septic treatment area in their yard,the applicants must prove to the City that sufficient <br /> alternate septic locations are identified. The applicants have submitted their revised plans and the <br /> City's septic manager has deemed them acceptable. <br /> Staff feels a conforming location exists behind the home where a pool can be constructed and does not <br /> require variances. The applicants currently have reasonable use of the property and their residence. A <br /> pool is an amenity and is considered a luxury item. To grant a variance for the location of a pool on <br /> this property is in direct opposition to the intent of the Zoning Code. � <br /> PAGE 1 <br />