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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 11, 1991 ZONING FILE #1605- LINDSTROM CONTINUED applicant to reduce hardcover in the 0 -75' setback area. She said, "I still believe that the water surface of swimming pools should be included in hardcover calculations." Bedker stated that in this case, the pool water surface area was included in the hardcover calculations. Jabbour objected to trading rock and plastic for structural hardcover. He said, "I have never considered that as a conforming use. The rock and plastic should not have existed at all. How can an applicant trade something they should never have had, for something that they also should not have, but which will be more permanent." Goetten inquired as to the existing square footage of the house and what it would be after the proposed additions. Gaffron replied, "The footprint of the existing house is 77' x 361, or 2,800 s.f. The garage addition is 25' x 261, which is 650 s.f. The second story addition and deck 2,414 s.f. The living space would be approximately doubled." Mayor Peterson asked if the applicant had stated a specific hardship for the Variances requested. Bedker stated that due to the size of the lot, a Variance would be required no matter what size addition is proposed. He said, "In order to achieve the goals of Dr. Lindstrom, this plan minimizes the impact on the property in terms of hardcover and tree, loss. The first plan we presented to the Planning Commission showed the deck overhanging the second level. However, the Planning Commission expressed concern about the visual impact from the lake and we revised the plan to pull it back eight feet." Callahan asked what presently exists in the proposed location for the swimming pool. Bedker replied, "That area is presently driveway. The site is heavily wooded on both sides of the driveway:" It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to conceptually deny application #1605. Staff is directed to prepare a denial resolution with the appropriate findings for Council's review at their February 25, 1991 meeting. The applicant may have the opportunity to bring back a revised, less ambitious plan. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0. Motion passed. OTHER Callahan stated that the City must take steps to address the issues of swimming pools and landscaping plastic. 10 -