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7 } <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 24, 1991 <br />ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: <br />( #5)ZONING FILE #1657 -NICK SIMONDS <br />2007 SUGARWOOD DRIVE <br />DRIVEWAY REQUEST <br />Nick and Nanne Simonds were present. <br />Bernhardson explained that the Simonds were requesting <br />approval to vary from the Development Standards for the Sugarwood <br />PRD. <br />Mabusth displayed a sketch of the proposed driveway, showing <br />that it would curve around several existing trees, and encroach <br />into the 30 foot side yard setback area. <br />Bernhardson stated that the intent of the 30 foot side yard <br />setback is to. assure minimal tree removal. The Simonds request <br />for encroachment into that area stems from their desire to <br />preserve several large existing trees. He noted that three <br />Planning. Commission members had voted to recommend approval, <br />three voted to recommend denial. <br />Mr. Simonds confirmed Bernhardson's statements, adding that <br />the encroachment into the 30 foot side yard setback area would <br />have no impact on the neighboring properties. <br />Goetten stated that she had attended the June 17 Planning <br />Commission meeting when this matter was reviewed. She <br />appreciated the efforts put forth by the Planning Commission <br />pertaining to establishment of the Development Standards. <br />Goetten said, "In this case, however, the Simonds are trying to <br />preserve trees, which is the basis of many of the Development <br />Standards_ I cannot see why we would not allow this to occur. I <br />did go out to the Simond's house and I could see that a large <br />Maple tree, among others, would have to come down if the <br />Development Standards are met." <br />Jabbour, Mayor Peterson, and Butler indicated that they <br />concur with Goetten that tree preservation is an important aspect <br />of not only the Sugarwood Development, but the entire Community <br />as well. <br />It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to <br />approve a Variance to the Sugarwood Development Standards. by <br />allowing the driveway at 2007 Sugarwood Drive to encroach into <br />the 30 foot side yard setback in order to preserve several mature <br />trees. All voted aye. Motion passed. <br />Mr. Sid Rebers, owner of property adjacent to the Simonds, <br />expressed his appreciation for Council's approval and confirmed <br />that the proposed location of the Simonds' driveway.-would in no <br />way impact his property. <br />- 3 - <br />