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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 19,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis stated her understanding of the concern was the appearance of the homes. The application tonight <br /> is for a conditional use permit to conduct grading on the site and that the City does not have landscaping <br /> requirements for single-family homes. Curtis indicated she is not aware whether the applicant has spoken <br /> with the neighbors regarding the application. <br /> Holmers indicated he does not have a color rendering of the proposed homes but that they will be cottage <br /> style homes. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what landscaping is being contemplated. <br /> Holmers indicated they will attempt to save as many trees as possible but that they have to accommodate <br /> a pond for the drainage. Holmers indicated he does not have a formal landscaping plan at this time. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the application is for a conditional use permit and that the applicant is allowed to use his <br /> property as allowed under state statute. Schoenzeit noted the Planning commission needs to ensure that <br /> all the conditions are met for a conditional use permit. <br /> Landgraver moved,Leskinen seconded,to recommend approval of Application#12-3546,Todd <br /> Holmers on behalf of Sandy Beach,LLC, 1545 Maple Place,granting of a conditional use permit, <br /> subject to conditions of City Staff and the City Engineer.VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 4. #12-3547 JOHN&PHOEBE STAVIG,790 BROWN ROAD NORTH,VARIANCES,7:14 <br /> P.M.-8:04 P.M. <br /> John Stavig,Applicant,was present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting bluff setback,average lakeshore setback, and a rear/street setback <br /> variance in order to construct a home on an undeveloped property. A variance to build within the bluff <br /> impact zone is also being requested. <br /> The applicant is requesting the following variances: <br /> 1. An average lakeshore setback variance. The location of thee average lakeshore setback line for <br /> this property is difficult to ascertain as the property exists on a partial point and the northerly <br /> adjacent lakeshore home is significantly behind this property in orientation. The result when <br /> using the closest lakeward point of the home to the south places the average lakeshore setback <br /> line completely off of the subject property. When using the point of the southerly home closest <br /> to,or more impacted by,the subject property places the average lakeshore setback line within the <br /> required 50-foot rear setback. Either of the lines results in the subject lot having no conforming <br /> buildable area with respect to the average lakeshore setback. A variance may be requested. <br /> 2. A bluff setback variance. The applicant is requesting a 15-foot variance to allow construction of <br /> the home 15 feet from the top of bluff where a 30-foot setback is required. Additionally,the <br /> proposal would place the home five feet into the required 20-foot bluff impact zone as well. The <br /> applicant's proposal includes a"possible" lower garage beneath the upper main garage. <br /> Page 7 <br />