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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 26, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. 16. #16-3883 KEVIN ANDERSON/JAMES FRANZEL, 800 NORTH ARM DRIVE, PRELIMINARY PLAT — RESOLUTION NO. 6774 — Continued Crosby commented it makes sense and that 100 feet is reasonable. Walsh stated his main concern was that the conceptual building pad be located out of the 75 -foot setback. Anderson noted if the house is remodeled, it would still remain within the 75 -foot zone. Anderson indicated he did speak with the neighbor who had expressed concerns at the Planning Commission meeting and that he did assure him they would be meeting the LMCD requirements. There were no public comments regarding this item. Crosby moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. , a Resolution Granting Preliminary Plat and Rezoning Approval for the Property Located at 800 North Arm Road, File No. 16-3883, with the granting of the 100 -foot lot width variance for Lot 1 and the conceptual building pad for Lot 3 being located out of the 75 -foot setback. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 17. #17-3940 JASON AND ANELISE PETERSON, 4105 HIGHWOOD ROAD, VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 6775 Barnhart reviewed Staff's report dated June 26, 2017. Barnhart noted at the last City Council meeting, the Council voted 5-0 to direct Staff to draft a resolution for approval of the variances without granting the variance for the deck. The applicants have provided a revised plan modifying the decks on the west side conforming to the 75 -foot setback but encroaching 15 feet into the average lakeshore setback, which is a four -foot further extension than originally proposed. Staff recommends approval of the revised plan. Jason Peterson, Applicant, stated the architect removed two posts from the deck and instead cantilevered the deck, which allows for more visibility. Peterson stated there were some challenges with the hardcover currently on the property, which is being proposed to be removed out of the 75 -foot zone. Peterson noted that will open up 43 feet of view for the neighbor. In addition, a number of drainage improvements are being proposed, including drain tile. On the east side where the water runs onto the neighboring lot, the swale will be improved. George Applebaum, 4109 Highwood Road, stated he lives just west of the subject property. Applebaum stated initially when he met with the applicants, he agreed to support their request for a 5 -foot setback on their side of the property, but given the recent changes to the plan, he now questions his level of support for the project. Applebaum asked if the height of the proposed house fits within the City's guidelines for height. Barnhart stated the variance is required due to the height of the garage. Applebaum stated he appreciates the changes the applicants have made to their original plan but that it is still an imposing structure that extends between 38 and 45 feet above grade all the way out into the average lakeshore setback area. Another item of concern is the egress window on the west side, which will be located pretty close to the property line given the amount of encroachment. The fireplace bump - out, which did not appear on the original plan, is also another item of concern. Applebaum stated his 17. Page 8 of 12