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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 16,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis stated they would be recommending approval of a plan for a lot that does not currently exist. If the <br /> Council denies the first application,the second two applications become moot. This application is <br /> requesting a structural setback variance in the 75-foot zone for walls and not for the house. <br /> Schwingler stated in looking at it from the average lakeshore setback, it does not make sense and that it is <br /> contingent upon getting the lot lines moved. Schwingler stated he does not see a practical difficulty for <br /> the hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone. <br /> Thiesse asked what the allowance is for stairs for access to the lake. <br /> Curtis indicated the applicants are allowed access to the lakeshore via a stair and that typically the City <br /> has enforced the minimal building code stairway width. <br /> Thiesse commented the lot line rearrangement is causing a lot of the problems with the property. <br /> Lemke stated he does not see a practical difficulty for either one. <br /> Thiesse stated if the lot line was there already,there would be a practical difficulty. <br /> Lemke stated he would disagree and that the house could possibly be configured to fit on the lot. <br /> Schoenzeit commented these are pretty big lots but that they will not be able to get a big house in there. <br /> Leskinen stated the lot line creates the practical difficulty,which is the part she is having a problem with. <br /> Schoenzeit stated it is a self-inflicted practical difficulty. <br /> Vogstrom stated in order to put the house in front of the average lakeshore setback, it would be <br /> completely in front of both homes on each side and the back yard of the new home would be looking at <br /> the front of either home. Vogstrom stated that would not fit in with the character of the other homes on <br /> the lake. Vogstrom stated moving the new home further back than the existing home seems to make <br /> sense since it is on a point and that type of situation has been approved in the past. <br /> Lemke commented there are too many unknowns at this time. <br /> Landgraver stated he would like to see some further clarity on the application before approving. <br /> Schwingler stated the back lot issue needs to be cleared up. <br /> Rief stated in his view this should be tabled until it is determined what will happen with the back lot. <br /> Vogstrom stated he would agree with tabling it so they can get the back lot figured out. <br /> Leskinen moved,Landgraver seconded,to table Application No. 17-3971,Paul Vogstrom on behalf <br /> of William and Sue Dunkley,2710 Pence Lane. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> (Recess taken from 8:14 p.m.—8:20 p.m.) <br /> Page 16 of 32 <br />