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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD • JULY 25, 1994 #1938 DOUGLAS AND KAREN OLSON, 537 PARK LANE (CONTINUED) approve a 6' setback from the corner of the garage with the structure still being 42` from the traveled road in approximately the same location as it currently exists. At the July Planning Commission meeting, members approved an amended application with the corner of the garage 6' from the lot line and the principal structure maintained at 10'. The southeast comer of the deck will have an 8' setback. The applicants are also requesting a street setback variance, a setback variance to the bluff of 10' and 8' for the deck. The two story structure meets the height requirements and average Lakeshore setback. Mr. Olson commented that they had compromised to get back from the bluff and yet not too close to the road since there is an 80' right -of -way. Mabusth added that there is a hardcover variance requested in the 75 -250' setback area proposed at 26.4 % with a reduction from 3.5 % to 1.8 % in the 0 -75' setback area. Retaining walls and walkways that are not necessary are being removed within the 0 -75' setback area. In response to Hurr, Mabusth confirmed that the surveys were current and the applicant had done the hardcover calculations. She added that applicants often do their own calculations with spot checks by staff. is Hurr asked what the hardship is for this new home. Olson responded that the home would be consistent with neighboring homes. When he purchased the home, he did not realize there was a bluff issue. He felt with the added grassed area, even though it was not deeded to him, it could be a positive consideration. Mabusth added that 30% of the lot was available for building as the bluff placed severe restrictions upon the building envelope. Goetten noted that the Olsons and Planning Commission members had worked hard to achieve the current proposal for the substandard property. She would support the Planning Commission recommendation. It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Goetten, to adopt Resolution No. 3452 for Douglas and Karen Olson granting variances for lot area, lot width, street setback, hardcover and bluff setback to permit the construction of a new principal structure located at 537 Park Lane. Ayes 4, nays 1. Hurr was opposed. ( *#'n #1943 SAM AND JOYCE MARFIELD, 2455 SCOTCH PINE LANE - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 3453 It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Goetten, to adopt Resolution No. 3453 granting a hardcover variance of 46.32 s. f. or .015% and a setback variance of 9' or 30% to allow construction of a two story elevator addition for Samuel S. Marfield and Joyce Marfeld at 2455 Scotch Pine Lane. Ayes 5, nays 0. •