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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 28,1995 ( #5 - #2036 Robert J. Gountanis - Continued) • Callahan said the letter from the DNR was a standard -type form and not necessarily specific to the property. Jabbour responded that the proposed residence was too large for the lot. Callahan said the applicant was entitled to 1500 s.f of lot coverage. Jabbour said there was a safety factor with the driveway. Although the code allows for 1500 s.f of coverage, Jabbour noted there are still lakeshore setback and hardcover requirements to be met. It was his opinion that the applicant was not making structural concessions. The applicant said he looked at reducing the footprint but needed the four basic rooms on the first floor. Jabbour said it cannot be assumed that all lots can handle the four basic rooms. Some lots are only large enough to accomodate a smaller home. The applicant said the only other real alternative was to repair what was there, which Jabbour said would be all right, and then to add a garage, which Jabbour said he would not be in favor of The owner of 1090 Loma Linda voiced his support of the proposal. The moving back of the home out of the 0 -75' zone would enable this neighbor a better view. Jabbour said he understood this, but questioned what the City would end up with in time with houses corner to corner on lots. Kelley said he was not in favor of seeing several proposals in front of him for approval. It was his request to send the application back to the Planning Commission until one • proposal could be presented to the Council. Kelley moved, Hurr seconded, to deny Application #2036. Goetten said the applicant should have the opportunity to table the application to review the proposal so he would not be required to wait six more months until he could present another proposal. The applicant agreed with Goetten. Kelley moved, Hurr seconded, to table Application #2036. Ayes 5, Nays 0. The applicant asked what parameters would be acceptable. Kelley said the proposal as drawn is too ambitious. The lot coverage should be limited to 1500 s.f. with a tuck under garage as a viable solution. Goetten concurred with the dimensions being too large for the lot and said the applicant should speak with Staff regarding options. Callahan said he would have supported the Planning Commission recommendation. Jabbour concurred with Kelley and Goetten. Hurr asked if Gountanis had already purchased the lot. The applicant said he had. Ann Stevens said it was done based on the Planning Commission recommendation. The Council refuted that remark as the applicant had been made aware of the advisory status of the Planning Commission and the approval needed from Council. (-#6) #2042 THOMAS FRANK, 1233 BRIAR STREET - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION #3591 • Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve Resolution #3591. Ayes 4, Nays 0. 9