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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 17,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis noted the applicant received variance approvals earlier this year to construct a new home with an <br /> elevated terrace,both partially ahead of the average lakeshore setback line. The applicants are now <br /> proposing to construct an in-ground pool within the lakeside terrace on the property. The pool will have a <br /> 46-foot encroachment lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line. <br /> No new public comments have been received. <br /> Curtis noted she did speak with the property owner to the north earlier today regarding a question he had <br /> and that he had no comments. <br /> Staff finds there are demonstrable practical difficulties supporting the average lakeshore setback variance <br /> as outlined in Staff's report. Planning Staff recommends approval. <br /> Thiesse asked if there will be any projections from the pool such as ladders and slides. <br /> Curtis stated they have not identified any stairs. <br /> Thiesse asked if it would all be within the terrace as approved. <br /> Curtis indicated it would be. <br /> Lemke asked if a fence is required. <br /> Curtis stated the City does not require one. <br /> Sven Gustafson, Stonewood,LLC,stated no fence is proposed and that the steps into the pool would be <br /> under the water and that there will be no slide or railings of any sort. <br /> Peter Euschke stated they did their best to not encroach very much into the average lakeshore setback. <br /> Landgraver asked if this was an add-on to the original plan. <br /> Gustafson indicated it was. Gustafson noted there was a hot tub that was originally proposed for that <br /> same terrace but that has been eliminated. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. <br /> Lemke asked if the City has any control if they decide to install a slide at some point. <br /> Curtis stated the City does not require a permit for a slide or other protrusions to the pool. <br /> Schwingler moved,Olson seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 17-3951, <br /> Stonewood,LLC,on behalf of Forrest Burke,1020 Tonkawa Road,granting of an average <br /> lakeshore setback variance per Staff recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> Page 10 of 20 <br />