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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 8, 1993 0 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( #3) #1768/ #1786 WILLIAM & RHONDA OMLIE, 1860 SHADYWOOD ROAD - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /VARIANCE Rolland Toenges and Ken Larson were present to represent the applicants. Mabusth reviewed that the applicants seek approval of a hardcover variance In the 75 -250' zone, and a conditional use permit for land alterations in excess of 100 cubic yards. The application has been amended by reducing hardcover in the 75 -250' zone from 30.7% to 28.1 %, no additional proposed hardcover in the 250 -500' zone, and a reduction to 250 -300 cubic yards of fill. Toenges reviewed the events leading to the request of the applicants. He noted they originally had worked with an incorrect survey which lead to incorrect assumptions about the allowed hardcover. Structural problems with the house forced the project ahead. Larson reviewed the proposal and noted the patio area proposed • formerly was a hardcovered area and does not increase hardcover. Jabbour stated the area where the patio is proposed was considered non - structural hardcover, and was never approved by the City. Mabusth noted the structure did meet all setbacks and did not exceed allowed hardcover standards. Jabbour asked how the proposed drive is safer than the one approved with the building permit. Larson indicated the proposed drive allows for forward access onto a County Road. He noted his clients wish to create an aesthetically pleasant entryway. Jabbour felt the original driveway design is safer and he felt the entire reason for the proposed drive is exclusively aesthetics. Larson noted the proposal reduces the slope from the edge of the drive from approximately 4' to a very small drop to the retaining wall area. Goetten felt the turnaround would be safer and easier to use. • F,