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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MONDAY,MARCH 19,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> The Planning Commission should discuss whether the minimal encroachments are appropriate given the <br /> location of the existing structure and the distance of neighboring properties from the lake. The new home <br /> meets the structural and hardcover requirements. The applicant should also be required to meet the <br /> recommendations of the City Engineer. <br /> Landgraver requested a bird's eye view of this property and the neighboring property be shown. <br /> Oakden displayed an overhead view of the area and noted the current property is very similar to the <br /> neighboring properties on either side. Access is gained through the property to the north. <br /> Mark Williams,Applicant, stated he represents the property owners. Staff report states that the overall <br /> hardcover will be reduced but the number is incorrect. Williams indicated they will be doing a 5 percent <br /> overall hardcover reduction resulting in 25 percent hardcover. Williams noted in 2001 the neighbor was <br /> granted a variance. <br /> Williams stated the hill is very steep and oftentimes in the winter guests have to park on the street. <br /> Because of the location of the existing garage,there are times they cannot drive out of there and the new <br /> garage will be end-loading,which would allow for more room. The existing porch essentially is two <br /> stories and the new porch will be one story and pulled back three feet to help reduce the impact to the <br /> neighbor. Williams stated with the changes they will be reducing the massing and that the sketch shows <br /> the existing home and then the new home. <br /> Thiesse asked if they can pull it back to the 75-foot setback,which would be taking it back ten feet. <br /> Williams stated they have a concern with the existing topography,which is the main reason for the <br /> proposed location. <br /> Thiesse stated from the survey it appears that the existing garage is at about the center line of the cul-de- <br /> sac to the north and that the new house is back further than that. As a result,there will be quite a bit more <br /> room to maneuver. <br /> Williams stated given the number of issues they have encountered,they feel this is a good solution. <br /> Leskinen noted in order to meet the average lakeshore setback,they would only need to move it back <br /> about a foot. Leskinen asked if there is a reason why that setback cannot be met. <br /> Williams stated they felt their request was reasonable but that he will discuss it with his clients prior to <br /> the City Council meeting. <br /> Page 14 of 23 <br />