07-18-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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. MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,June 20,2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. 7. #16-3837 JOHN BRUNELLO,LLC,570 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD SOUTH, VARIANCES, 7:45 P.M.—7:59 P.M. John Brunello, Applicant,was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting lot area, lot width, and side yard setback variances in order to redevelop their property. The property owner is proposing to demolish the existing building and construct a 2,300 plus square foot home with an attached three-stall garage. The property is a nonconforming lot of record with just over a half an acre in area and approximately 100 feet of width. The properiy is located in the RR-1B zoning district,which requires 2.0 acres in area and 200 feet of width. The applicant is requesting side setback variances from both the north and south lot lines. Therefore, lot area and lot width variances are also required. The proposed two-story home will be situated 17 feet from the north side lot line and 15 feet from the south lot line. Front and rear setbacks will be met as will hardcover and structural coverage limits. The home will be approximately 64 feet wide and will be situated 17 feet from the north side lot line and 15 feet from the south lot line. The property could possibly conform to the lot of record provisions set forth in Section 78-72. However, the applicant's request for side setback variances results in the property's inability to conform. The City's engineer briefly reviewed the proposed plan and made a recommendation to require the plan to be updated at the time of the building permit to include any proposed gutters and downspouts. Staff finds that there are demonstrable practical difficulties supporting the lot area and lot width variance as well as the side setback variance requests. No public comments have been received. Staff recommends approval of the variances conditioned upon compliance with the City Engineer's comments regarding the site drainage at the time of building permit. The Planning Commission had no questions for Staf£ Jeffrey Jaglo stated he is here representing J. Brunello,LLC. Jaglo stated they are seeking the variances in order to redevelop the property for a new home in place of the existing structure that is not a candidate for either upgrading or remodeling. In order to place the new structure within the existing property boundaries,they will need Council approval of a variance that would allow them to build beyond the setbacks in the city ordinances. The lot is 100 feet wide and the required setbacks are such that a suitable sized house with an average sized garage would make it difficult to redevelop the site. Jaglo stated in their view redevelopment of the site would greatly enhance the neighborhood,bring a new family to the City, and contribute to the overall success of the City and the schools. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. — — ---- Page _ 13