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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,October 8,2018 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> regarding the boathouse expansion and were concerned with the establishment of a practice contrary to <br /> the City's long-held lakeshore preservation philosophy. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the hardcover variance to reorient the access stair. <br /> The Council should re-open the public hearing and take any additional comments from the public. <br /> Following the public hearing,the Council should consider a motion to approve or deny the requested <br /> variances and then direct Staff to prepare a resolution to that effect. <br /> Mayor Walsh opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. <br /> Kevin Schultz, Revision, LLC, stated the boathouse is very well screened and is not visible from the <br /> water. There is also a steep approach to the building. The idea was to have a screened structure so it can <br /> be seen through versus something that was totally opaque. The existing staircase is a danger due to its <br /> deteriorating condition. <br /> Dankey asked if they are actually moving it. <br /> Schultz indicated they would be relocating the stairway but not the structure. <br /> Dankey asked if they are using the maximum amount of hardcover on the lot. <br /> Schultz indicated they are not but that the structure is located within the 75-foot setback. <br /> Crosby asked if there will be a new roof structure. <br /> Schultz indicted there will be. <br /> John Bailey, Revision, LLC, stated the intent of the design is to have retractable screens, which will be up <br /> except for when the boathouse is being used. <br /> Schultz noted there is currently a stone patio that walks directly flat onto the floor of the existing <br /> boathouse. <br /> Mayor Walsh closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. <br /> Printup indicated he is okay with the stair access but that he is not comfortable with the expansion of the <br /> boathouse. <br /> Walsh noted the City has a long history of not allowing an expansion in the 75-foot area. <br /> Seals stated changing the stairway is a smart idea but noted they are not replacing in-kind the structure. <br /> Crosby asked what the height of the structure is. <br /> Curtis indicated the plans show 8'11"plus 3'8". <br /> Walsh stated he cannot come up with a practical difficulty for increasing the height of the structure. <br /> Page 6 of 18 <br />