05/19/2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,May 19,2014 6:30 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Chair Denise Leskinen, Commissioners Kevin Landgraver, Bruce Lemke, Christopher McGrann,Jon Schwingler, and John Thiesse. Representing Staff were Assistant City Administrator of Long-Term Strategic Planning Michael Gaffron, Planning Coordinator Melanie Curtis, and Recorder Jackie Young. Commissioner Jon Schwingler arrived at 6:34 p.m. Chair Leskinen called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Landgraver moved,McGrann seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. *1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 21,2014 Landgraver moved,McGrann seconded,to approve the minutes of the Orono Planning Commission meeting of April 21,2014,as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. NEW BUSINESS 2. #14-3664 DAVID SCHMID AND ANGELA CILIBERTO,3309 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD, VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,6:34 P.M.—7:28 P.M. David Schmid, Applicant,was present. Gaffron stated the applicants are requesting variances in order to construct a new residence on the property. The existing residence extends over the rear lot line into the Regional Railroad right-of-way. The applicants are proposing to construct the new residence 1.7 feet from the rear lot line where a 30-foot setback is required. The applicants are also requesting a 57-foot setback from the OHWL where a 75-foot setback is required. Gaffron noted the footprint is not changing dramatically. A hardcover variance to permit 35 percent hardcover where 25 percent is normally allowed is also being requested. A conditional use permit is also requested in order to conduct grading which exceeds ten cubic yards within 5 feet of the OHWL and retaining walls in conjunction with removal of the existing home and an existing garage and construction of the new home. Lot area and width variances are required because the proposed use of the existing lot of record will not meet the 25 percent hardcover limitation and will not meet required LR-1C and Shoreland setback standards. The lot is 52 feet wide and 100 feet is required. Gaffron stated Crystal Bay Road is unique in that the street was never platted but exists by prescription between the homes and the lake and was never dedicated on a past plat. The rear of the lots abut the HCRRA railroad right-of-way. Gaffron indicated many of the lots along the road are not very deep and therefore a number of properties have been granted variances to the lake setback over the years. The applicants' property and the homes to the east gain access via a shared driveway that exists within the HCRRA right-of-way under a 2007 easement agreement between HCRRA and the City. Gaffron noted the area of the traveled road is not included in the hardcover calculations. Page 1 of 31