02-18-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 18, 1997 • ROLL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Chair Dale Lindquist, Charles Schroeder, Sandra Smith, Elizabeth Hawn, William Stoddard, and Lili McMillan. Janice Berg was absent. The following represented the City Staff: Assistant Zoning and Planning Administrator Michael Gaffron, City Planner Elizabeth Van Zomeren, Public Services Director Greg Gappa, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Mayor Jabbour and Council Member Goetten were present. Chair Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ACTION ITEMS ( #3) #2187 DONALD AND ROBIN HELGAGER, 3265 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH - VARIANCES /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 7:42 -7:14 P.M. The Applicant was represented by Neil Heupel. Gaffron reported that the application had been tabled at the January meeting at the request of the applicant. The applicant has made no changes and is asking for action by the Planning Commission in order to move the application on to the Council. Gaffron • reviewed the original and revised application plans previously presented. The structure was originally 1 T from CoRd 6 and increased to 24. The variances required include street setback, 150' Lakeshore setback, and an average lakeshore setback, though the encroachment has been reduced_ A conditional use permit is required for the guesthouse use. Smith asked the representative why the applicant has asked to move forward with the application knowing the opinions of the Planning Commissioners. Heupel said the applicant feels the best plan has been presented and does not care to spend any additional money to revise the plans given the conditions and setbacks. Heupel stated the plan created the single entry required under the CUP for guesthouse use. He said they would be willing to screen the house from the roadway with landscape plantings as suggested previously by McMillan. Heupel noted the plan also meets the requirements for the CUP regarding a separate kitchen and use of same well and septic for the entire residence. He reiterated the desire for the applicant and guest to have separate garage spaces. Smith noted while the entry into the residence is the same, it does not directly enter the family room as stated but is separated by doorways. Hawn said she would prefer a design with the three garage stalls together. • There were no public comments.