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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 22, 1994 ( #6) #1951 KENDRICK B. MELROSE, 50'CRISTOFORI CIRCLE Continued VARIANCE - RESOLUTION #3458 Council asked for comments from owner, Mr. Melrose. He stated that although this is a large lot, only about one acre is buildable. He looked at alternatives to avoid going against the setback but none were practical due to topography, size of family room desired, and roof structure. It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Kelley, to approve #1951 variance for Kendrick B. Melrose at 50 Cristofori Circle as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #7) #1955 ANDREW J. MCDERMOTT III, 2702 WALTERS PORT LANE VARIANCE - RESOLUTION #3459 Michael Graham, represented the applicant. Gaffron stated the request was for a front setback variance to construct a three - season screened porch on an existing upper level deck located on the north end of the house which would wrap around the house encroaching one foot into the required 35' setback. • It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Hurr, to approve variance #1955. Ayes 5, Nays 0. (0) #1952 CHRISTINE FREEMAN, 2240 SHADYWOOD ROAD AMENDED VARIANCE APPROVAL - RESOLUTION #3460 Applicant, Christine Freeman, was present. Gaffron stated applicant is requesting an amendment to her setback variance. One of the requirements of the original variance was the need to meet the 25% hardcover level in the 75 -250' zone. When the snow melted in the spring, the City discovered an additional area of hardcover consisting of rock but with no plastic underneath used for parking. The applicant requested to keep this along the side, and except for a 3 ft section for storing firewood, to remove the remaining gravel behind the garage. Staff reviewed the hardcover calculations and found some inconsistencies. This recommendation would increase the percentage to 30.5% behind the 75 ft line allowing an additional 600 +s.f of hardcover. Mayor Callahan asked if in the original application, no one knew there was gravel there and the survey and measurement of the 75 -250 ft measurement was wrong. Gaffron stated yes. The applicant stated she knew there was rock there but did not consider it to be hardcover because there was no plastic underneath it. Kelley asked if this area was driven over (no) and wondered why it would be needed now. Applicant stated the additional parking was for safety reasons to be able to park off-street. Jabbour and Gaffron discussed the survey in relation to the hardcover zones. The Planning Commission recommendation • effectively allows 23.4% in 75 -250' corrected and 56.4% in 250 -500' corrected. Hurr moved for approval with Jabbour seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. 5