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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 13, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. White stated he was planning on picking the shed up with a bobcat when the holes are dug and that he is trying to avoid hauling a machine in to move it now. Walsh noted removal of the shed would be part of the conditions for the variance. White indicated he would be happy to move it. White stated he lives out in Mayer and that it would be cumbersome to bring in some equipment to move it now. White stated he would like to do it at the time the addition is constructed. Crosby moved, Seals seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6721, a Resolution Approving Variances from Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-420, File No. 17-3889, for the property located at 2170 Prospect Avenue, with the condition that the shed will be removed under the conclusions, order and conditions. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 15. #17-3890 - DENALI CUSTOM HOMES O/B/O STEVE AND STACIA ANDERSEN, 517 FERNDALE ROAD NORTH, AFTER -THE -FACT VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 6722. David Bieker, Denali Custom Homes, and Steve Andersen, Applicant, were present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting approval of an after -the -fact variance to permit two entrance monument pillars to remain as constructed 3.5 and 4 feet from the pavement of the road where a 10 -foot setback is required. At their January meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the application. Following the public hearing and discussion, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to deny the request for after -the -fact variances. A draft resolution based on the Planning Commission's recommendation has been provided for Council's consideration. David Bieker, 17229 Fagerness Point Road, Denali Custom Homes, stated Denali always tries to abide by the rules of the City and the building permit process. During the construction of the home, a building permit was pulled. As part of the process of this application, a landscape plan was not required but is required as part of a building permit now. Bieker stated had a landscape plan been required, they probably would not have encountered these issues. Bieker stated as they moved through the construction of the home, they came to a point where they could put a landscaping plan together. A pool was also going to be constructed on the property. The permit was pulled for the pool and the survey was updated during that process to show all the landscaping features as well as the monuments. It was noted on the landscaping plan that these structures would be constructed on the property. Bieker stated they were not aware they needed a separate monument permit separate from the building permit. Bieker indicated they were under the impression that this was an actual road since it is deemed a private road. Bieker stated Denali built the house to the east of this property as well and everyone in the neighborhood always referred to it as a private driveway. The road is not maintained by the City, is not lighted, and there are many obstacles located closer to the road than the monuments, such as trees and Page 7of18