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CITY OF ORONO <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 15,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> screened by the remainder of the property,and at least than three feet tall,it likely will not be visible from <br /> the road. <br /> Moving the improvement further from the lake to the south would result in locating it in a steep slope <br /> likely causing further disturbance. The wetland setback and hardcover variances are supported by the site <br /> constraints. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances. The applicant should confirm the dimensions of <br /> the proposed pad since there was a conflict in the plans provided. If the pad increases slightly to conform <br /> to the plans, Staff would continue to recommend approval. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Stuaart Cleveland,Black Bear Builders, stated he did notice that there was a slightly discrepancy on the <br /> size of the pad and that they are proposing the pad to be approximately 4' x 8' to provide a little extra <br /> room around the generator. <br /> John Brooks,Applicant,noted the plans said 3' x 6.5'. Brooks commended Planner Curtis for her work <br /> on this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments on this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. <br /> Schwingler moved,Olson seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 17-3937,Black <br /> Bear Builders on behalf of John Brooks,905 Ferndale Road West,granting of a variance,per Staff <br /> recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 7. 17-3938 TC Homes,Inc.,on behalf of Nancy Bloms, 1325 Rest Point Lane,Variance,7:31 <br /> P.M.—7:52 P.M. <br /> Brian Tata,TC Homes,was present. <br /> Barnhart stated the City has received an application for a variance to construct a new home on this <br /> substandard lot. The proposed improvement would encroach into the side street setback six feet. A 35- <br /> foot setback is required and the applicants are proposing a 29-foot setback. The lot is substandard as to <br /> width at 75 feet wide where 140 feet is required and is substandard in area at .35 acres. The property does <br /> meet the hardcover and structural coverage requirements for the zoning district. <br /> Barnhart noted Rest Point Lane is to the south,with an unimproved alley to the west,and County Road <br /> 19. No access is proposed off of Highway 19 or off of Rest Point Lane. The alley currently provides to <br /> one lot and secondary access to the lot to the north. Three lots would come off the alley if this application <br /> Page 10 of 23 <br />