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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 25, 1991 ( #3)ZONING FILE #1605- LINDSTROM CONTINUED particular lot. It is unfortunate that this house was approved and granted Variances in order to have existing cabins removed. The City should work with you as much as we can, but the question is at what point does a property become developed to its maximum capability. I think it may be possible to make considerations in light of removing the deck. I do not foresee us trading hardcover that should never have been there, even in the 75 -250' setback area. I think Staff misunderstood my personal intention regarding this issue. Any excess of rock and plastic hardcover, in any zone, is non - conforming and should never have been there " and cannot be traded. If a person has less than 25% in the 75 -250' setback area, and quite a bit of it is plastic and rocks, -_ and he /she wishes to trade that for structure, I would not disagree with that." Goetten wished to clarify her position regarding swimming pools. She said, "When Council was deciding whether or not a swimming pool constituted hardcover, I was in the minority when the vote indicated that it would not be hardcover." Goetten suggested to Bedker that he may wish to work with Staff to examine whether portions of the driveway could be removed, while maintaining a safe access. Bedker explained that he had tried to locate the additions over the existing driveway hardcover and house. He said, "I have not heard Council address the second story. Is that a problem to go up ?" Goetten said, "I would prefer that you go up and not out. However, I was concerned about the fact that you are approximately doubling the square footage of the existing house." Mayor Peterson stated that she did not object to the average lakeshore setback Variance, or the second story addition. She asked - Jeanne if the driveway had been indicated on the plans approved in 1974 as it now appears. Mabusth replied, "Unless Michael has an old site plan actually showing the driveway, it is doubtful. In 1974 the City did not have its Shoreland Regulations in place and driveway hardcover was not considered." Mayor Peterson asked Bedker whether Dr. Lindstrom would be willing to remove a portion of the lakeside deck. Bedker replied, "I have would have to discuss that issue with Dr. Lindstrom." Goetten said, "I think the Council's position is that the plan is too ambitious for the lot." If the additions could be - 3 -