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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 21,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Landgraver stated the rationale for average setback in his view does not apply here. <br /> Landgraver moved,Olson seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 17-3904,Martha <br /> Myers Head,2090 Shoreline Drive,granting of a variance and conditional use permit as <br /> recommended by Staff,with the understanding the applicant will remove the stoop. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 7. #17-3906 JOSHUA/MARKUM BUILDERS,INC.,3472 LYRIC AVENUE,VARIANCES, <br /> 7:37 P.M.—7:52 P.M. <br /> Mark Olson,Joshua/Markum Builders, was present. <br /> Gaffron stated the applicant is requesting lot area and width variances in order to construct a new <br /> residence to replace the existing residence on the property. This small lot would qualify for buildability <br /> without area and width variances under the Shoreland regulations. However, in order to take advantage <br /> of that, they would have to comply with a 25 percent hardcover limit. The property is located in a Tier 3 <br /> hardcover zone and would qualify for up to 35 percent hardcover if area and width variances are granted. <br /> Gaffron displayed a survey depicting the existing house. Gaffron stated the neighborhood consists of lots <br /> typically 50 feet in width and 130-145 feet in depth. Over time these lots have been developed for <br /> individual homes or in combination of two or three lots together. Staff does not believe construction of a <br /> single-family residence on a single lot in this neighborhood would be inconsistent with the character of <br /> the surrounding neighborhood. <br /> The applicant meets the setback requirements. The neighbors to the east have expressed some concern <br /> about the location of the house since it will be a couple feet closer to them than the existing house. Other <br /> concerns related to drainage, construction impacts, and the character of the neighborhood. The neighbors <br /> request that the new home be no closer to their property than the existing residence which is <br /> approximately 12 feet from the side lot line. The new home is proposed to be located 10 feet from the <br /> property line,just meeting the setback requirements. The neighbors' home is approximately eight feet <br /> from the lot line. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the requested lot area and lot width variances. The plan has been revised <br /> down to 1,503 square feet by reducing the depth of the garage. Staff does not recommend approval of a <br /> variance for structural lot coverage despite the fact that it is a minimal overage. <br /> The Planning Commission should consider and discuss the issues outlined in Staff's report. <br /> If the Planning Commission determines that the practical difficulties test is met for the area and width <br /> variance, then a recommendation for approval would be in order, subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1. The applicant shall adhere to the 35 percent hardcover and 1,500 square foot structural lot <br /> coverage limitations. <br /> 2. The applicant shall submit and adhere to a grading plan to be approved by the City Engineer prior <br /> to building permit issuance showing that drainage from the new residence will have no additional <br /> Page 12 of 32 <br />