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• MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 14, 1993 ZONING FILE #1737 — CONT. Mabusth answered the agent has contacted the City and has been shown the entire file. She reported the gazebo, deck and deck above the boat house have been dismantled and need to be removed. It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Kelley, to approve the request for Application #1737 for Richard Hollander, 680 North Arm Drive, for a 60 day extension to the deadline date for removal of hardcover, subject to an agreement being signed within 10 days from this meeting and a Letter of Credit for 150% of the improvements be submitted to the City, and failure to provide such will result in the City enforcing the conditions of the original approving resolution. Ayes 3, nays 0. ( #4) #1811 C. JACK REMIEN, 3237 CASCO CIRCLE - VARIANCE • Mayor Callahan asked the City Attorney to summarize the position of the attorney's of the competing parties. Staunton reported the Council has broad discretion to grant or deny variances but they are required to articulate reasons from evidence as presented in doing so. Undue hardship must be present to approve a variance. He reviewed the many relevant facts presented by both sides, and said the Council needs to decide a reasonable use of the property, and based on the information presented Council has the discretion to either deny or approve. Mayor Callahan clarified that the applicant has a heavy burden to show hardship. Remien began by stating he has discussed the issue with several Council members who asked his intent in purchasing the property. He stated he purchased the property with the intent to add on to his existing residence, but always felt if those plans changed, the lot could be sold as a buildable lot. He referred to Mr. Bachman's letter which infers he will realize financial gain. He asked if it is a prerequisite that something must be gained from the approval of a variance, or is the purpose merely to prevent negative impact. He referred to the comment in the letter stating the development of this lot will have a negative affect on the Lake and stated every building has that same negative affect, and he felt this would be beneficial because it would provide a new structure on the • lake versus old dilapidated buildings. He added, with the new residence the old shed and sidewalk leading to the Bielkes house would be removed. He said as a resident of Casco Circle, he sees a benefit to allowing this lot to be developed. R1