01/22/2013 Planning Commission Minutes

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� MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday,January 22,2013 6:30 o'clock p.m. approval reflected an allowed side street setback of 13 feet. The applicant is requesting a 10-foot setback from the right-of-way to allow for a more functional garage given the limited driveway on the property. In 2006,the bluff was shown 24 feet from the corner of the proposed home,which is outside the bluff impact zone but still within the 30-foot setback. The applicant provided a revised survey today showing the top of bluff and it appears to be consistent with the previous survey. The proposed home is consistent with the previously approved plan. Due to the other constraints of the property,the proposed site for the new home may still be the best location. The top of bluff is 19 feet from the proposed deck. Staff would suggest that the deck be relocated or redesigned to have the least amount of encroachment into the bluff setback area. Staff finds that the practical difficulties that the 2006 approvals were based on still exist with the property. It may be appropriate to reconfigure this deck to reduce the degree of encroachment into the setback. Staff recommends approval of the variances as requested. The applicant should address all recommendations of the City Engineer with the building permit application. Curtis illustrated the proposed plan on the overhead and pointed out the location of the street elevation, the front door and side loading garage. Staff has performed an analysis of the elevation and the house does fit into the defined height requirement. Landgraver asked where the deck is located. Curtis pointed out the location of the proposed deck on the northwest elevation. Curtis noted a patio is also shown on the plan. Rodney Colson, Colson Custom Homes, stated he would be happy to answer any questions the Planning Commission may have. Landgraver asked whether the applicant would be willing to redesign the deck. Colson indicated he is willing to adjust the size of the deck some. The deck is located on the alley side so it will have minimal impact to the neighboring property. Colson stated he could pull it back to match the house setback. Schoenzeit asked if the applicant is willing to make those changes. Colson stated he would be. Leski.nen indicated her only concern was with regard to the deck. Chair Schoenzeit open the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. � John Roedel,4725 North Shore Drive, asked if the patio and the deck both being approved as part of the resolution. Curtis stated that is what the applicant is requesting. Page 2 of 18