1990-07-16 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 16, 1990 11536 STEVE GARDINER 3770 BAYSIDE ROAD VACATION -VARIANCES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 7:47 P.M. TO 7:50 P.M. Mr. Gardiner was present. Goffron briefly explained the revision Mr. Gardiner is proposing to his initial plan (see Michael Gaffron's memo dated July 12, 1990). He suggested that the issue of the alley vacation be separate from the variance application. Bellows asked for clarification regarding the additional floor space that will be added to the second floor. Gaffron showed a sketch of the addition and noted =hat one side will remain open to the living room. Bellows stated that there should be specific language requiring that the open space remain as such. There were no comments from the public regarding this application and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Kelley. seconded by Cohen, to recommend approval of the side setbacx variance for Steve Gardiner, 3770 Bayside Road. Bellows asked Kelley whether he wished to include a recommendation that the resolution require that the addition be constructed as proposed with the open space to the riving room. Kellev amended his motion, Cohen seconded. Motion, Ayvs-5, Nays -0. Motion carried. With regard to the alley vacation, Kelley asked, "I-' the alley is vacated, how will the City _espond to the location of Mr. Gardiner's garage?" Gaffron replied, "The a!-'ey is public property now in the sense that the easement provides for public access. If the easement is vacated, it reverts back entirely to the fee ouaers and would then be private property." Mr. Gardiner provided the Planning Commission with the history of the garage/alley situation. He noted that he has been trying to solve the problem by asking for the consent of the neighbors. Mr. Gardiner stated that he has been unoble to obtain any response from his neighbors.