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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 28, 1995 ( #5) #2036 ROBERT J. GOUNTANIS, 1098 LOMA LINDA AVENUE - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION TABLED • Robert J_ Gountanis and Ann Stevens were present_ Mabusth said the application is for setback, area, and lot width variances to rebuild the approximate building envelope of the existing residence, porch, and detached garage. The garage is located 5.4' off the right -of -way of Loma Linda and encroaches 6 inches into the public access to the left. The property is located on the curve of the street resulting in a safety issue as the garage doors open up onto the street. Mabusth reported the applicant originally presented three development plans. Case 1 consisted of partial repair of the existing foundation on the lake side and would limit structure to a single story improvement. Case 2 included 3x8' additions at the northeast and southeast corners of residence total repair of the foundation to enable a second level. The Planning Commission felt these two options were only band -aid type improvements. Case 3 involved a total rebuild at the approximate size of the existing building envelope but moved further out of the 0 -75' lakeshore setback zone with a maximum of a 22x22' single story garage. The application was referred back to the Planning Commission due to the applicant's desire for a second story on the garage. This was denied. The garage doors were recommended to open away from the street. The garage, which originally encroached 6" • into the public access, was now required to be located 3' from the pubilc access for a setback improvement. The hardcover increased dramatically due to the smaller area in the 75 -250' zone. The applicant presented to Staff a petition signed by six neighbors of the neighborhood giving their support of the upgrades. The petition was later read into the minutes by Mayor Callahan. Kelley said the reason the Planning Commission denied the second story to the garage was because of the variances required and the substandard lot size. Hurr asked if the garage was now a one story. The applicant said the home has a total of 2 -1/2 stories with a basement level, first floor, and expansion area above containing one bath. The proposal is now for a 3- bedroom, 3 -1/2 bath. Hurr said it was her opinion that the proposed house was too much house on a substandard lot. She suggested a tuck - under garage with the bedrooms above to reduce the structural coverage. • 6