09-19-2011 Planning Commission Packet

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T _ . . %. �� , � Date Application Received: 08/09/li Date Application Considered as Complete: 08/25/11 60-Day Review Period Expires: 10/24/li To: Chair Schoenzeit and Planning Commission Members ' Jessica Loftus, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planning&Zoning Coordinator �/� � IV� Date: 14 September 2011 Subject: 11-3524, Roger& Megan Remark, 141 Chevy Chase Dr, Variance—Wetland & Buffer Setback Public Hearing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zoning District: R-1A,One Family Residential, 1.0 acre/140' Lot Area: 28,600 sf(0.66 acre) Lot Width: 80' Application Summary: The applicants are requesting a wetland setback variance to allow construction of an attached garage. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends the planning commission determine whether a practical difficulty exists and make a recommendation to the Council. Pertinent Zoning Ordinance Sections • Sec.78-230.Area, height, lot width and yard requirements. • City Code Chapter 78,Article XI.Wetlands Protection (Sections 78-1601 through 78- ' 1614) list of Exhibits ExhibitA. Application Exhibit 8. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Existing& Proposed Survey/Site Plan Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit E. Buildable Envelope Illustration Exhibit F. Wetland Restoration and Maintenance Plan Exhibit G. Wetland Delineation Report Exhibit H. Wetlands Protection Code Section Exhibit l. City Engineer Memos ExhibitJ. Property Owners List Exhibit K. Plat Map Background The applicants are proposing to construct an approximate 900 square foot, attached garage addition, with additional living space, to replace their existing 400 square foot attached garage. Their home was constructed in 1957 and remodeled over the years and prior to the adoption of Orono's current wetland protection regulations.