11-17-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 1997 • ( 0) #2305 ROGER AND ELIZABETH OLSEN, 815 PARTENWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - 6:47 -7:03 P.M. The applicant and architect, Kathryn Alexander, were present. Bressler presented pictures of the property. The applicant is proposing remodeling and expansion of the residence to include a 4 -stall attached garage. The application requires variances for lakeshore setback and hardcover in the 0 -75' setback. There is no problem with average lakeshore setback as noted in the topographical map. The residence currently has a 3 -stall side loading garage. The driveway configuration is proposed to be changed. The existing residence encroaches the lakeshore setback. The allowable building space is limited by the property. Only a portion of the existing foundation will remain; further information is included in the packet. The total hardcover is proposed at 19 %. The 1.02 acre property is located in the one acre zoning district with 2/3 acre in the 0 -75' setback. The street setback is also restricted. Bressler reported Staff recommended approval subject to maintaining a 34' lakeshore setback from the designated OHW where 75' is required. Encroachment on the lakeshore setback will not be increased by the improvements. Staff recommends hardcover be • maintained at a maximum of 14.5% in the 0 -75' lakeshore setback where 20% is existing, 16% is proposed, and none is allowed. Bressler indicated that the amount of existing hardcover excluding landscaping underlain by plastic is 14.5 %. This figure could largely be met by eliminating several proposed decks and existing patio area on the lake side of the residence. By approving this percentage, there would be no net gain in the amount of hardcover on the property, not including plastic under landscaping. Staff recommends all landscape underlain by plastic in the 0 -75' lakeshore setback be removed prior to commencement of new construction. The applicant has agreed to this provision. Staff also recommends that no further hardcover variances be granted to this property in the future. Mr. Olsen, in noting the difficult lot, said he preferred not to reduce the hardcover further than the proposed 16% to 14.5 %. Ms. Alexander said the total hardcover is less than the 25% allowed. Hawn informed the applicant that trading hardcover for landscaping underlain with plastic is not the same and does not justify the additional hardcover. Lindquist said he agreed noting there is a large amount of structure on the property and is of the opinion that the applicant should maintain the 14.5% hardcover maximum. 0