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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ' ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,June 20,2016 <br /> 6:30 d clock p.m. <br /> lakeshore setback line runs pretty much halfway through the center of the house and portions of the home <br /> are within the 100-foot structural setback. Neighboring homes are over 400 feet away and are separated <br /> from the applicants' home by existing vegetation and topographic differences. The proposed in-ground <br /> pool will have minimal visual impact from the lake and to adjacent homes. <br /> Staff provided an analysis of the practical difficulties within the Staff report. If the Planning Commission <br /> wishes,the individual criteria can be discussed tonight. <br /> Curtis noted the proposed hardcover listed in the staff report reflects the corrected hardcover on the <br /> property, including the previous approvals for the additions under construction. No other hardcover is <br /> being requested. <br /> Staff finds that the location of the existing home, which currently encroaches into the 100-foot setback, <br /> makes it difficult to make modifications or additions to and around the home. The property is large and <br /> wide, with a 23-foot elevation difference between the lake level and the home. The applicant's proposal <br /> to construct an in-ground pool on the west side of the home where previously an octagonal portion of the <br /> home existed will be 25 feet lakeward of the average lakeshore setback and nine feet into the 100-foot <br /> setback. Due to the elevation change from the lake level to the home level,the in-ground pool will not be <br /> visually apparent when viewed from the lake. It also does not appear that the adjacent property owners <br /> will be adversely impacted by the pool. <br /> Staff finds there are special conditions relating to the existing home and property which support granting <br /> the requested lake setback and average lakeshore setback variances for the pool. Staff recommends <br /> approval of the variances for the pool. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Bowlsby stated he would be available to answer any questions the Planning Commission may have. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 6:59 pm. <br /> Leskinen stated her understanding is that the pool is only a couple of feet into the setback but that she is <br /> not sure whether it can be pulled back any further. Leskinen stated she has no issues with the variance to <br /> the average lakeshore setback since it goes through the middle of the home. <br /> Thiesse asked how long the pool is. <br /> Bowlsby indicated it is 42 feet in length. <br /> Lemke stated the application appears to be pretty straight forward. <br /> Thiesse asked whether the septic system requires capacity for a pool. <br /> — -- Page 5 - <br />