05-16-2016 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,May 16,2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. 5. #16-3829 B.JOHN AND SARAH LINDAHL,2465 AND 2485 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT, 7:25 P.M.—7:35 P.M. B. John Lindahl, Applicant, was present. Gaffron stated the applicants are proposing a lot line rearrangement between the two properties they own on North Shore Drive. The proposal is to relocate the shared lot line between these two developed properties resulting in a better balance of gross lot area and creating conforming side setbacks for the existing residence and barn at 2465. Both lots are substandard for the 2-acre zone. In terms of dry buildable lot area, neither existing lot is conforming to the 2.0 acre minimum and neither will become conforming as a result of the rearrangement. In terms of width, 2485 remains conforming at both the OHWL and at the 75-foot setback line,while 2465 remains nonconforming, becoming two feet narrower at the OHWL but seven feet wider at the 75- foot setback line. Both properties remain conforming as to hardcover and lot coverage. The lot line rearrangement will result in the need for modifying the existing driveway easements between the properties. The applicants have submitted legal descriptions to accomplish this. New deeds must be created for both properties reflecting the new legal descriptions. Staff recommends approval of the lot line rearrangement. Thiesse asked why the applicants are doing this. Gaffron stated the applicants own both properties and that the applicant could better address that. John Lindahi, Applicant, stated he is hoping to sell the lot at 2485 and make the existing property conform at least in terms of setbacks. Lindahl indicated he would like to downsize. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Leskinen stated it seems pretty straight forward. Leskinen stated ordinarily there would be some concern over a lot line rearrangement and creating nonconforming lots, but both lots will still be nonconforming, with increased conformity with respect to setbacks. Gaffron indicated they are also straightening out the dry buildable area a little bit better. Gaffron stated the lot is currently legally nonconforming due to its age. Thiesse asked if there is a reason that line needs to be straight. Gaffron stated it does not have to but that he is not sure there is any value to it. Lindahl stated they simply used the marker that was there to draw the line. Page 10 of 17