06-21-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,June 21, 1999 • ROLL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Chair Elizabeth Hawn, William Stoddard, Sandra Smith, Dale Lindquist, Janice Berg, and Jay Nygard. Commission Daniel Kluth was absent. The following represented City Staff: Senior Planning Coordinator Mike Gaffron and Recorder Jackie Young. Chair Hawn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Item #1 follows Item #8. Item #2 follows Item #3 NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARINGS (#3) #2496 PATRICK AND JEANNE O'FLANAGAN, 3895 NORTH SHORE DRIVE,VARIANCES. 6:33 p.m. -6:48 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavid of Publication were noted. Patrick O'Flanagan,Applicant,was present. Gaffron stated the Applicants are proposing to locate an existing detached garage onto their property. Because it is an existing structure and not designed to be attached to the residence, it is difficult to attach it to the residence on the property. The proposed detached garage is to be • located six feet from the side lot line where ten feet is required. Gaffron stated the Applicants are also proposing to construct two decks onto the existing residence. The proposed decks are to be located on the south side of the house and the west side of the house. Variances are needed to side yard setback of an accessory building, rear yard setback, and crowding principal building. Gaffron remarked that the proposed hardcover is 33.7 percent and is under the allowable limit of 35 percent for this lot, which is comprised of 6,032 square feet, and is located within the LR-1C zoning district. Gaffron noted that the Applicants have included a statement of hardship. O'Flanagan stated the garage was given to him by some friends but he is not able to relocate the garage on his property without a variance. Smith stated she does not have a lot of concern regarding the rear yard setback, but expressed concerns regarding the variance needed to the side yard setback. Smith inquired whether a portion of the deck could be reduced to allow for the required ten foot setback. O'Flanagan commented that the main entrance to the house exists in that area. Stoddard inquired whether the neighboring property owner has expressed any concerns regarding this application. O'Flanagan stated the neighbor has indicated that he does not have any plans to develop that portion of his property to his knowledge. Smith commented that that property may be developed in the future and that the ten foot setback • is required for emergency vehicle access. 1