03-17-2014 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, February 18, 2014 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 11 Staff finds due to the location of the existing house there is practical difficulty to justify allowing the new garage to be constructed in the proposed location. The past history of variance approval for the existing barn in the general location makes the proposed garage location seem like a logical solution. Planning Staff recommends approval of the setback variance to allow a new garage to be constructed in the proposed location. The applicants should be required to submit hardcover calculations with the building permit to assure hardcover will be in compliance. Additionally, if the City Attorney determines it is necessary, an updated oversized accessory structure covenant may be required. Lemke asked if the height of the proposed structure would be higher than the existing barn. Curtis indicated she is not aware of the height of the barn but it is not a two-story structure. Mr. Prchal indicated the new garage has a 12-foot interior rafter height where the existing barn is nine feet Prchal indicated it would be slightly taller due to the overhead door. Thiesse noted it has a 4:12 pitch on the roof. Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Leskinen commented the property is very large and that the proposed structure is only slightly larger than what currently is there. Schoenzeit stated it seems like a reasonable request. Lemke asked what the color of the new structure would be. Prchal stated they are planning to keep it the same colors and look as the house. Thiesse moved to recommend approval of Application No. 14-3649, Derek and Kelly Prchal, 4705 Watertown Road, granting of a setback variance to allow a new oversized accessory structure to be constructed, subject to the applicant submitting hardcover calculations as part of the building application. Curtis noted the City Attorney is in the process of reviewing the OAS covenant. Thiesse amended his motion, Schoenzeit seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. 14- 3649, Derek and Kelly Prchal, 4705 Watertown Road, granting of a setback variance to allow a new oversized accessory structure to be constructed, subject to the applicant submitting hardcover calculations as part of the building application, and subject to a review of the OAS covenant by the City Attorney prior to the City Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Item #01 - PC Agenda - 03/17/2014 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes 02/18/2014 [Page 6 of 11]