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• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 8, 1993 r1 U ZONING FILES #1768/ #1786 - CONT. Mayor Callahan understood there is a large volume of traffic on the property. Toenges clarified that the applicants do entertain frequently and Dr. OmIIe must have easy access from the property in the case of an emergency. Jabbour felt the island may create more of a hardship in maneuvering the driveway. Kelley stated this is a classic example of overbuilding on a lot. He noted they proposed five garages, and suggested that one be eliminated. He said planning for this property should have been done prior to application for the permit. Jabbour noted It is up to the applicants to demonstrate a hardship for the granting of the variance. He felt the applicants created the hardship. Toenges stated the hardship has always existed with the access onto the County Road. Mayor Callahan suggested the family is too large for the lot. Larson indicated a portion of the hardcover percentage is landscape areas underlain with fabric. He added, the retaining wall and siopage benefits the lower area and the lake by slowing erosion. Mabusth noted staff issued the building permit and later realized the need for steps which had not been included, which increased the approved hardcover by .2 %. Goetten stated the applicants have made a good faith effort to reduce their proposal. She reiterated a turnaround drive is safer for access. She noted there is no increase in the 250 -500' hardcover. She inquired whether the fabric under the landscape areas could be removed. Larson stated that could be eliminated which would reduce the hardcover by approximately 250 s.f. Jabbour reiterated his approval of the original driveway design approved with the building permit, and felt, if the application is approved as proposed, would set a negative precedent. He felt the project is 100% aesthetic and 0% safety. 3