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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 13,1995 ( #14) #2081 PATRICK AND NANCY WALSH, 1390 REST POINT ROAD - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION 93636 • The applicants were present. Mabusth reported that the application is for two side additions to the east and west of the residence located out of the average lakeshore setback area and out of the 0 -75' zone. An addition is proposea at the entrance of the residence for a rooiea porch. i ne proposal also includes an expansion of the upper level, above the garage, and expansion of two bedrooms, all within the average lakeshore setback by 6' and in the 0 -75' zone. The expansion is over the first floor structure. Mabusth noted that the applicant had reviewed Stasis findings prior to the Planning Commission meeting and had voluntarily amended his original proposal also prior to the meeting. The amended plan reduced the proposed lot coverage from 21.4% to 19.9 %. No change was made in the 0 -75' zone. The upper level expansion is located within the substandard street setback, 20' from the street line, requiring a variance. A hardcover variance is also required for the 75 -250' zone. The side setback requirements are met by the proposed additions. Mabusth noted the small lot size. The applicant has proposed reductions in hardcover with removal of the landscaping with plastic underlayment as well as a grade level deck used for storage. Hardcover in the 75 -250' zone exists at 40.2% and is proposed at . 51.5 %. The original proposal was for 56.3 %. The proposal results in a variance of 26.5 %. The entry area will be roofed by extending the garage roof over the stoop area. Walsh said this would allow for protection of the entry from ice buildup which occurs with the flat roof on it now. The garage roof elevation is lower than that of the peak of the existing house. Goetten said everyone deserves a kitchen and a fufl bath. Jabbour agreed. The applicants were asked how they lived without either for 17 years. Callahan said the Planning Commission remarked that the additions are ones that should be in a house. He added that since the lot was deemed buildable, the applicants should be allowed the amenities. Kelley said he understood the need for the additions but was having difficulty with approval due to the encroachments. Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution #3636 as proposed. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. is 12