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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD JUNE 8, 1992 <br />ZONING FILE #1679 - CONT. <br />Moorse explained that this is a request for a hardcover variance <br />to construct a 22'x26' detached garage, replacing an existing <br />garage, and for an after - the -fact variance for structural <br />improvements to a gazebo /bathhouse located within the 0 -75' setback <br />area. <br />Goetten noted that even after the Stop Work Order, construction <br />continued on the gazebo. She was concerned about precedent setting <br />with this issue and reminded the Council of others with similar <br />applications that had been denied. <br />Miller stated that he had applied for a permit for the garage and <br />during the process the Inspector noted the work being done to the <br />gazebo. He, said he was unaware of Orono's restrictions on <br />hardcover. He added that after the Inspector had asked him to stop <br />work on the structure, very h i gh' winds threatened to knock down the <br />structure so some of the siding was added to the structure to <br />prevent this. He said he did not.continue work on the decking or <br />stairway. <br />Goetten asked Miller if he called the Inspector to notify him of <br />this need to continue work: <br />Miller said he had not called the City office. <br />Goetten said she was glad that the .Coun•ciI had referred the <br />'application back to the Planning ,Commission as the hardcover <br />,figures had changed since that review. <br />Miller explained that he was originally using a survey from 1968, <br />which was determined to be incorrect. <br />Goetten pointed out that is. the reason for asking for a <br />comprehensive review of the entire property. <br />Jabbour reviewed that the structure serves as access to the lake <br />and the applicant-is entitled to a stairway to the lake. He had <br />no' 'problem with agreeing with the Planning Commission <br />recommendation on the gazebo. He _said he has .a: problem with <br />people feeling that since a non - conforming structure is-existing, <br />they have aright to maintain that structure forever.' He asked <br />staff if the applicant would be paying.the appropriate after -the- <br />fact fees. <br />Mabusth concurred that the additional fees would be charged for the <br />gazebo portion of the project. <br />2 <br />