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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 9, 1990 • #1493 CHUCK DOWNEY 2665 CASCO POINT ROAD VARIANCE RESOLUTION Mr. Downey was present for the review of his variance application. Bernhardson provided a brief history of this property, as well as information regarding what is currently proposed. Mr. Downey commented that though he had agreed to the Planning Commission's recommendation, it was not something that he wished to do. He said, "I've been told I'm some kind of a bad guy because hardcover on my property mysteriously increased to 52 %. The sidewalk leading to the house was put in at the same time the garage was constructed. The City Building Inspector was there and saw what I was doing. There was a survey done in 1982 that showed what my hardcover was. I did not submit a new survey with this application, I used the old one. I was instructed by the City that in order to build my garage I had to widen the driveway so I would not back directly onto the road. There was part gravel, on the south side, which had been blacktop at one time. The City is now asking me to take away what they asked me to install. To my knowledge the City was aware of everything I did in 1982. The only area I can see that would have increased hardcover is that I may have blacktopped more driveway area. It • is a real hardship to have to remove hardcover. I have to weigh the benefits of having a driveway versus an entry addition." Mabusth stated that staff had suggested to Mr. Downey that he provide an updated survey. She said that staff has not received an updated survey. Mabusth noted that there is a second story deck that was constructed without a permit and does not appear on the survey submitted with the application. Mr. Downey stated that if there was a 4% or 5% difference in the amount of existing hardcover, it should not matter. Mabusth indicated that 4% or 5% would make a significant difference. Councilmember Goetten indicated that an updated survey is necessary for an accurate review of an application. Goetten asked Mr. Downey if he had in fact constructed the second story deck with no permit. Mabusth stated that Mr. Downey had indicated that the second story deck was included in the application for the garage. Mabusth informed the Council that she had reviewed that application and it applied only to the garage. • Mr. Downey added that it was his understanding that his - 4 -