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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 16,2016 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> really in the sightline of the neighbor. Landgraver stated the applicant has demonstrated good faith by <br /> reducing the proposed addition. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the addition follows the City's code requiring architectural features being compatible <br /> with the main building. <br /> Schoenzeit moved,Landgraver seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. 16-3799, <br /> Integrity Remodeling & Design Group on behalf of Matthew and Jamie Hanson,2060 Spates <br /> Avenue,granting of front/street and side setback variances in order to construct a covered open <br /> porch to the rear of the building,subject to Staff recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 3. #16-3805 JOHN ADAMS ON BEHALF OF NORTH SHORE MEADOWS,2455 NORTH <br /> SHORE DRIVE,VARIANCE, 6:44 P.M.—7:12 P.M. <br /> John Adams, Applicant,was present. <br /> Gaffron stated the applicant is requesting variances to allow additions and improvements to the existing <br /> residence under the standard LR-lA District setback requirements rather than the 150 percent back lot <br /> standards. The property originally had its address on Scotch Pine Lane. Lots 1, 3, and 4 were platted as <br /> individual building lots and Lot 2 served as lake access for Lot 4. The three building lots were served by <br /> a short public road and cul-de-sac known as Scotch Pine Lane. <br /> The residence was constructed originally under the R-1C standards, which at the time included side <br /> setbacks of ten feet. In 1975,the zoning in this area changed to LR-lA, requiring two acres and 30-foot <br /> side setbacks. In 1979, a variance was granted for the property to revise the driveway layout and add a <br /> detached garage ten feet from the west side lot line. In 1994, hardcover and east side setback variances <br /> were granted in order to construct an elevator addition. <br /> The road was vacated in 1995 at the request of the three property owners and Lot 1 was designated as a <br /> back lot accessing North Shore Drive by a 25-foot wide outlot. Since the house on Lot 1 already existed, <br /> it gained status as a legal nonconforming use and variances were granted to the back lot standards of lot <br /> area, lot width, and setbacks for the existing structures and existing improvements on Lot 1. <br /> The property has recently been sold and the new owner is requesting that a blanket variance be granted to <br /> the back lot side setback standards for potential future additions and/or home reconstruction. The specific <br /> request is to allow future principal structure side setbacks of 30 feet as per the LR-lA standards rather <br /> than the 45-foot side setback required under the back lot standards. The applicant has not submitted any <br /> plans for a specific addition or reconstruction at this time but would like to establish the standards under <br /> which a design process can be commenced. <br /> Gaffron indicated one of the issues the Planning Commission should consider is whether there would be <br /> any impacts on the views of the surrounding residences with the new setbacks. The new owner now owns <br /> 2455 and 2445 and has removed the house and any future property owner would be aware of the new <br /> setbacks at the time of purchase. <br /> Gaffron displayed some aerial photographs depicting the lots and the existing homes. <br /> Page 3 of 30 <br />