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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 9, 1994 • Mayor Callahan inquired if the applicant was going to wait to install the driveway until this issue was resolved, and Mr. Whitman responded affirmatively. Mayor Callahan noted that the Council would be inclined to grant the conditional use permit /variance for the usual period of one year, and if it was not constructed during that time, then he would have to reapply. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Kelley, to adopt Resolution No. 3420 approving #1881 Conditional Use Permit /Variance for John Whitman at 1570 Sixth Avenue North. Ayes 3, nays 0. ( #6) TIM HILLMAN, 400 LEAF STREET - VARIANCES The applicant, Tim Hillman was present. Mabusth reviewed the staff report and noted that since the Planning Commission review of this application, it had come to staff's attention that there was an easement across the applicant's property, which created an excess of 1.1 % lot coverage variance on the property. Kelley inquired if the applicant had considered shifting the building to fit inside the building envelope, and what was the hardship in this instance. Hillman responded that the house was 73 feet in length and there were two large trees on the property he wished to save. Also, he felt the location of the accessory structures on the property made it difficult to change the location of the house. He stated that the pole barn was on frost footings, but he was not sure about the is remaining accessory structures. Mayor Callahan -asked if Mr. Hillman intended to do the work himself, and Mr. Hillman responded affirmatively. Mabusth commented that the applicant would have 24 months during which time the exterior must be completed within one year. Mayor Callahan inquired about the old cars which had been stored on the property and Mr. Hillman responded he had removed them. Kelley inquired if there was a garage proposed with the new construction and Mr. Hillman responded that there will be three extra stalls for cars to be stored. Kelley stated that he felt that a hardship was not present in this instance, because the applicant was requesting the variance for the addition only to engage in his hobby of collecting antique cars. Mayor Callahan suggested that this item be referred back to the Planning Commission, and Mabusth noted that it would be placed on the next agenda. It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Goetten to refer #1912 Variances for Tim Hillman at 400 Leaf Street back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. Ayes 3, nays 0. (#7) #1916 IRWIN JACOBS, 1700 SHORELINE DRIVE - VARIANCE Mabusth noted that James Jenson was present to represent Mr. Jacobs but he had to leave. However, the item could be tabled until the next meeting. is 11