11/15/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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. � PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF ORONO NOVEMBER 15, 1993 . #1850 Gary DeSantis/Sailors World 1955 Shoreline Drive - Variances - continuation of Public Hearing Building and Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth gave the staff report. Gary DeSantis, the applicant, was present and explained the lack of storage space was a hardship and he requested the Planning Commission to approve his request. He stated the DNR was concerned about locating the proposed storage module as far away from the water as possible. He stated he was willing to provide landscaping and screening to buffer the module from the view from the roadway. He stated that Ceil Strauss of the DNR had said she would send a letter to the Planning Commission stating that the proposed location was acceptable. Mr. DeSantis discussed the exterior appearance of the building and explained why it was not feasible to make an addition onto the existing building because of the existing window and door placement. Commissioner Nolan inquired how much the setback variance would be if the module were placed as shown on the plans and Ms. Mabusth responded that it would require a 40' setback variance. Mr. DeSantis stated that the position of the module shown on the plans was the position selected by the DNR. He noted that it could be moved if the Planning Commission preferred a different location. Chairman Schroeder stated he was sympathetic to the applicant's situation but was not supportive of the proposed location. Commissioner Peterson inquired what made the module movable, and Mr. DeSantis responded that it could be moved from one place to another if it were placed directly on the asphalt and not on a foundation. Ms. Mabusth commented that the structure was designed to blend in with the principal structure. Mr. DeSantis reviewed the proposed landscaping to screen the storage module. Commissioner Nolan inquired about the trash enclosure and whether the area of the site occupied by a walkway was necessary, and Mr. DeSantis responded affirmatively. Discussion ensued regarding the feasibility of constructing an addition onto the existing building. Mr. DeSantis explained why this was not practicable because of the placement of windows and doors in the principal structure. Commissioner Lindquist moved, Peterson seconded, to aeprove #1874 variance for a 30' setback to allow a storage module to be placed on Space #34 without a foundation, directiv on the asphalt, subject to the following stipulations: 1 . The applicant provide a landscape plan for staff review and approval for screening of the proposed storage module. 2. The doors of the storage module face away from the street. Commissioners Schroeder, Nolan, Peterson, and Lindquist voted "aye". Motion carried. 2