08-10-1998 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 10, 1998 ( #5) #2393 RICHARD AND CAROL KAIL, 2917 CASCO POINT ROAD - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 4141 Mr. and Mrs. Kail were present. Van Zomeren reported that the application is for a hardcover variance to construct a double car garage. The applicants also own the adjacent lot. A shed on the property will be removed and has not been included in hardcover calculations as it was not shown on the survey. There was no record of a permit for the shed. Planning Commission recommended that the garage be reduced to meet the 10' side and rear yard setback requirements. Hardcover would increase from 39.4% to 40.1% where 30% is allowed. Mayor Jabbour questioned if the shed appeared to have been added in the last few years. Van Zomeren responded that the shed was in good condition but it was difficult to determine how long it may have been on the property. Jabbour thought it could be legally non - conforming. Kelley moved, Flint seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4141 granting variances to permit the construction of a 14' x 20' garage located at 2917 Casco Point Road. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #6) #2394 C. PEARSON COMPANY, HAVING AN INTEREST IN 2697 KELLY AVENUE • - VARIANCE Mrs. Birnbaum, owner of 2697 Kelly Avenue, was present. She stated that the applicant had withdrawn the application and no longer intended to purchase the lot. Mrs. Birnbaum expressed concern with information the City was providing in response to inquiries about the property. She felt staff was responding negatively to development of the property even though it had been approved as a buildable lot. Mrs. Birnbaum also objected to a letter received from James Berg. She felt the Bergs, because of the location of their property, had the advantage of using this vacant lot as a lake lot while someone else paid taxes. She also noted that Jan Berg is a member of the Planning Commission and shouldn't be allowed to vote on the matter because of a conflict of interest. A third issue Mrs. Birnbaum addressed was the status of Lydiard Avenue and if it was considered a road. Kelley asked when the Birnbaum's bought the property and if they were aware of the restrictions on the property. Mrs. Birnbaum replied that it was bought in 1988 and she thought they had read the resolution. is 0