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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 19,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Staff finds the pool cabana to be in compliance with all zoning requirements and recommends approval of <br /> the CUP for the shower. <br /> Staff finds there is practical difficulty inherent to the property due to the relative location of the <br /> neighboring residences and the extensive setback from the lake. These factors support the granting of an <br /> average lakeshore setback variance. The applicant's request is in harmony with the character of the <br /> neighborhood and does not result in excessive massing on the property. Further, it does not appear the <br /> proposed pool will negatively impact views of the lake enjoyed by the adjacent properties. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the CUP for the plumbing in the accessory building. If the <br /> Planning Commission finds practical difficulty supporting the variance to allow the proposed in-ground <br /> pool to be located lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line,an approval recommendation should <br /> also be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration. <br /> Landgraver asked if the Planning Commission discussed the existing pool previously at the time of the <br /> earlier application. <br /> Curtis indicated hardcover on this property is not a concern and that the pool was either shown to be <br /> removed on the survey or it was stated in one of the meetings that it would be removed. Curtis stated <br /> removal of the pool was not part of the request that they made at that time and is not today. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the hardcover numbers are okay with the pool remaining. <br /> Curtis indicated they are. <br /> Peter Eskuche indicated he would be available to answer any questions. <br /> Landgraver asked if the existing pool will remain. <br /> Eskuche indicated it would and that it is one of the historical aspects to this property. <br /> Schoenzeit noted a covenant for non-rental use, etc.,would be required. <br /> Eskuche indicated the pool and cabana would be for seasonal use only, <br /> Leskinen asked if there will be any vertical obstructions in the pool such as slides or decks that should be <br /> screened. <br /> Eskuche indicated there will not be. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. <br /> Landgraver moved,Lemke seconded,to recommend approval of Application#13-3593,Peter <br /> Eskuche on Behalf of Nancy Bigos,3350 Fox Street,granting of an average lakeshore setback <br /> Page 13 of 23 <br />