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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,Auwst 15,2011 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit asked why the Planning Commission would approve something in front of a lakeshore <br /> setback. <br /> Curtis stated they are not encroaching furkher into the average lakeshore setback but are expanding within <br /> the average lakeshore setback. Curtis displayed the average lakeshore setback line. Curtis stated the <br /> proposal will have no impact on the view of the lake for the property to the west or to the east. <br /> Staff does not have the ability to grant the building permit because of the average lakeshore setback line. <br /> There is a provision in the Code to allow Staff to administratively approve the variance only in cases <br /> where the average lakeshore setback cannot be met. Planning Staff does not have the authority to make <br /> that administrative decision when the average lakeshore can be met. <br /> Schoenzeit asked whether this property could be subdivided further. <br /> Curtis indicated it can be. , <br /> Thiesse noted the average setback was established by the house on the point. <br /> Landgraver asked if the pool is going to be eliminated and will no longer be hardcover. <br /> David Steingas noted it is not in his application to remove the pool. <br /> Curtis asked if the pool is included in the hardcover calculations. Curtis noted the hardcover calculation <br /> does say to remove pool and apron,which would subtract 2100 square feet. <br /> Steingas indicated he does not want removal of the pool as a requirement because it will not be removed <br /> at this stage of the game. <br /> Leskinen asked whether that has any bearing on this application. <br /> Curtis indicated it does not and that she has no concerns about this proposal whatsoever. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit opened the public hearing at 9:38 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 9:38 p.m. <br /> Thiesse moved,Leskinen seconded,to recommend approval of Application#11-3522, Steiner& <br /> Koppleman,LLC,on behalf of Nancy Bigos,3350 Fox Street,granting of an average lakeshore <br /> setback variance subject to the recommendations of Staff. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> Curtis requested the hardcover numbers be updated prior to the City Council meeting. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 8. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING CITY <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS ON JULY 25,2011,AND AUGUST 8,2011 � <br /> Page <br /> 30 <br />