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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 25, 2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 14. LA18-55 PAUL VOGSTROM OB/O WILLIAM AND SUE DUNKLEY, 2709 WALTERS PORT LANE, SKETCH PLAN — Continued wanted to live on the lake and that they specifically chose Orono because they felt comfortable in the City's planning process and their protections of the lakeshore. Hueler stated when they lived on Kelly Avenue, they had to adhere very carefully to the average lakeshore setback and that they accepted that. Hueler stated at this point their concerns are that when the property was combined, the Dunkleys were provided a significant number of variances to build the house. Hueler stated the Dunkleys knew if they combined those two parcels, they would have to request a subdivision and that they are simply asking that this situation be treated the same way as other residents have been treated. Greg Hueler stated they have been negatively impacted by this in a host of ways and that the last phone call he had with Mr. Vogstrom was that the majority of the trucks would be using Walters Port. Hueler stated to his understanding there has not been a single truck that has gone up Walters Port and that at times their driveway has been impassable due to mud. Hueler stated there have been a number of times where trucks have blocked their driveway entrance and that it got so bad last week that his son had to call the police. The police indicated they would make sure it does not happen again. Hueler commented these are the things that are immediately impacting them personally. Hueler stated they are most concerned if this gets approved about what it will do for others who want to do the same thing. Hueler stated they are also concerned about the shoreline and questioned why some people are allowed to not follow the rules and build a house in someone's sightline. Hueler noted it was the Dunkleys' choice not to leave the existing house. Kelly Hueler stated the Dunkleys knew that requirement before the house was removed and that the Dunkleys are very experienced in real estate as part of their business. Hueler stated one of their main concerns is that many of the neighbors did not know about the meeting tonight and that they emailed a number of neighbors over the weekend. Hueler commented she understands that many of the neighbors on Walters Port are very supportive of this because they have been promised substantial improvements but that they are here to say that this is not just going to happen to them because there are many houses being built right now around the lake that could request the same thing. Hueler noted those homes, however, did not get variances to go inside those sightlines. Hueler stated if this request is approved, it would set a precedent, which means anyone can request it. Hueler stated they are asking the City Council to give serious consideration to what this means if this proposal is allowed to proceed and go forward. Greg Hueler pointed out that this is a sketch plan and not a formal survey. Hueler stated the proposed lot looks like it has a point, which is absolutely not the case, and that it is a meandering shoreline. Hueler stated the other thing that was brought up is the way the Dunkleys added their addition basically forces the new home to be out by the shoreline, which is the decision they made and is not a hardship. Dankey noted the proposed home is back further, which should help their sightline. Kelly Hueler stated it is a two-story home and it would not help their sightlines. Page 7 of 21