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• ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 26, 1999 ( #9 Sandra Larson, continued) Sansevere moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Application #2472, Sandra Larson, 540 Orono Orchard Road, and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4275, a Resolution Granting Variances to Setbacks to Allow the Construction of a Covered Porch and an Enclosed Deck. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. '( #10) #2473 MATTHEW B. HERMAN, 3825 CHERRY AVENUE - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 4276 Sansevere moved, Peterson seconded, td approve Application #2473, Matthew Herman, 3825 Cherry Avenue, and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4276, a Resolution Granting Variances to Allow the Construction of a Catwalk Structure Across an Undeveloped City Right -of -Way and a Wetland. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #11) #2475 RONALD P. ZELINSKY, JR., 320 TURNHAM ROAD - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO. 4277 Ronald Zelinsky, Applicant, was present. Weinberger stated the Applicant is proposing to construct an 18' by 36' swimming pool and a 12' by 16' pool house at 320 Turnham Road, which is zoned RR -1A and has a five acre minimum. This • lot originally consisted of two lots which were legally combined and consists of 2.8 acres. Weinberger remarked that the Applicant was recently informed that he would not be able to have a pool house with plumbing installed since City Code requires that all accessory structures with plumbing be located in such a manner as to meet all yard setbacks. City Staff is recommending that the portion of the application dealing with the pool house be denied at this time. Weinberger noted that there is a garage located on the property with living quarters above it. This structure does contain plumbing and was used for a home occupation by a previous owner. The Applicant is proposing to place a swimming pool on the Chippewa Lane side of the property, which will require setback variances to the front lot line and side yard adjacent to street lot line. The Planning Commission did review the portion of the application dealing with the pool house, and recommended denial of the variances for an accessory building since the proposed pool house did not meet the required setbacks as City Code mandates. The Applicant did indicate that he would not construct the pool house without the plumbing. The Applicant is also proposing to construct a berm with landscaping in an effort to screen the pool from the neighbor to the south and to act as a buffer in an effort to reduce the noise level. Weinberger stated the affected neighborhing property owner has indicated that she would be in favor of this application with the understanding that a six foot berm will be constructed and adequate landscaping be planted to screen the pool. The Planning Commission did recommend approval of the portion of the application dealing with construction of the pool subject to the Applicant constructing a six foot high berm, planting adequate • landscaping, submittal of a survey showing the existing and proposed topography of the property, and the Applicant obtaining a land alteration permit. Weinberger noted the Applicant will need to Page 5