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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 15,2011 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Sharratt pointed out the location of the rim board and stated the deck would be angled back. Sharratt <br /> indicated they located the deck at an angle because they were trying to respect the fiu-thest most <br /> projection to the lake. <br /> Landgraver noted the window is enlarged. <br /> Levang requested Mr. Sharratt point out the new window. <br /> Sharratt pointed out the location of the window. <br /> Helmer noted there is a second existing window in the garage which will be eliminated. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the lakeside rail will be at a diagonal. <br /> Sharratt stated the garage is being added over existing driveway and is conforming to all the setbacks. <br /> Levang moved,Leslanen seconded,to recommend approval of Application#11-3521,3131 Casco <br /> Circle,granting of hardcover and average lakeshore setback variances,subject to the condition that <br /> the screening and vegetation be preserved or enhanced,and subject to the recommendations of <br /> Staff. <br /> Sharratt asked whether the landscaping should be brought back to the Planning Commission. <br /> Schoenzeit recommended the applicant bring vegetation and elevation views to the City Council. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. � <br /> 7. #11-3522 STEINER&KOPPELMAN ON BEHALF OF NANCY BIGOS,3350 FOX <br /> STREET,VARIANCE,9:31 P.M.—9:40 P.M. <br /> David Steingas,Applicant,was present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to construct an addition to <br /> the existing home. The average lakeshore setback cuts through the middle of the existing home. Any <br /> improvement on the lakeward portion of the home would require a variance. The subject property is large <br /> and there is ample vegetative screening between the home and the property to the east. Because the <br /> addition will be on the east side of the home, it will not be visible from the property to the west. <br /> Staff finds practical diff`iculty exists which supports the granting of an average lakeshore setback <br /> variance. The applicant's request is in harmony with the character of the neighborhood and does not <br /> result in excessive massing on the property. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing pool which <br /> is situated approximately 164 feet ahead of the average lakeshore setback line and approxixnately 135 feet <br /> from the lake. Further,it does not appear the proposed addition will negatively impact views of the lake <br /> enjoyed by the adjacent properties. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the average lakeshore setback variance. <br /> Page <br /> 29 <br />