11-19-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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` MIl�TUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 15,2007 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#07-3305 Lake Country Builders,Inc., Continued) Zimmerman stated there was a master bedroom that was added in 1991. Kempf noted the proposed structural coverage for the lot is 13.6 percent,which is below the allowable limit. Kempf indicated he would prefer to reduce the hardcover back down to 24 percent. Zimmerman stated if they are unable to reduce the driveway,it would be very difficult to reduce the proposed hardcover. Curtis noted only 275 square feet of the property is located within the 75-250 foot zone. Zimmerman indicated iwo-thirds of the hardcover consists of the driveway. Zimmerman stated he would like to keep the amount of hardcover at what currently exists but that he is limited in reducing the hardcover due to the driveway. Winer moved,Kroeger seconded,to recommend approval of Application#07-3305,Lake Country Builders on behalf of James Zimmerman,2745 Shadywood Road,granting of a lake setback variance, subject to the hardcover remaining at 24.3 percent and subject to the driveway conforming to the recommendation of the fire marshal. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 1,Zullo Opposed. Zullo indicated she is not in favor of the application because the structure is being moved closer to the lake by 3.5 to 4 feet. NEW BUSINESS 6. #07-3317 DAN HESSBURG WITH HESSBURG HOMES,774 TONKAWA ROAD, AFTER-THE-FACT VARIANCE, 6:55 P.M.—7:08 P.M. Dan Hessburg,Applicant,was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting the following after-the-fact approvals in conjunction with a newly constructed home: 1. Hardcover variance to permit 30.3 percent existing hardcover within the 75-250 foot zone where 27.2 percent was previously approved. 2. Hardcover variance and conditional use permit for grading within the 0-75 foot zone to construct an in-grade stair system with walls consisting of 360 square feet of hardcover where 270 square feet was previously approved and existing. In 2005,the applicant submitted plans and worked through the variance review process,revising plans in response to Planning Commission concerns. Based on a specific set of building plans and site plan which Planning Commission and Council found acceptable,lot area and lot width variances for house were granted in addition to a hardcover variance within the 0-75 foot zone to allow 360 square feet of hardcover where 270 square feet was previously approved within the 75-250 foot zone pernutting 27.2 percent hardcover where 25 percent is normally allowed for the new residence. PAGE 7