04-17-2000 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 ROLL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Chair Elizabeth Hawn, Commissioners Daniel Kluth, William Stoddard, Dale Lindquist, Jay Nygard, and Janice Berg. Commissioners Daniel Kluth and Sandra Smith were absent. The following represented City Staff: Zoning Administrator Paul Weinberger, Assistant Zoning Administrator Wendy Bottenberg, Senior Planning Coordinator Michael Gaffron, and Recorder Jackie Young. Mayor Gabriel Jabbour, City Council Members Bob Sansevere and Barb Peterson were present. Chair Elizabeth Hawn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS OLD BUSINESS (#1) #2486 ELAINE ERICKSON, 1270 SPRUCE PLACE -VARIANCES, 6:31 p.m. -6:46 p.m. • Elaine Erickson, Applicant, Nancy Anderson, Daughter, and Jeff Olson, Son, and Al Hirsch, Contractor, were present. Bottenberg stated the Applicants appeared before the Planning Commission at their February 14, 2000 meeting where the application was tabled to allow the Applicants time to redesign and move the proposed residence to conform more with Orono's zoning code. The Applicants have submitted revised plans which eliminates the need for a hardcover variance in the 0-75' setback area, a variance to lot coverage and the conditional use permit. A variance is still required for hardcover in the 75-250' setback area. The proposed residence and deck have been relocated outside of the 0-75' setback area. Bottenberg noted the walkway and steps in the 0-75' setback area will remain, which will keep the hardcover at the existing amount. Bottenberg stated the proposed residence and garage consist of 1,499.5 square feet, which is slightly smaller than originally proposed, with the second story deck having been moved to the lower level. The proposed changes keep the residence under the allowed 1,500 square feet and eliminates the need for a variance to lot coverage. Bottenberg stated a variance to hardcover in the 75-250' setback area is need required to allow 46.93 percent hardcover in this area, with existing hardcover in this area being 27.58 percent, with 25 percent being allowed. Nancy Anderson stated they are trying to accomplish this project in accordance with Orono's codes as much as possible. Erickson requested that she be allowed to construct a small deck on the proposed residence. Erickson commented she has lived in the existing home for the past 25 years and would like • to continue to enjoy her view of the lake. Erickson stated they have scaled down the house as much as possible, noting she is not able to walk up and down stairs which necessitates the