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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CTTY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday, February 13,2006 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Floyd noted that it was his understanding the City requires a variance for any fence located within 75' feet <br /> of the lake but that he has been infonlied of a new process whereby a property owner is allowed to sit <br /> down with Mr. Gap�a and he detennines whether something should be allowed. <br /> Floyd stated in his opuuon his letter does deal with the Brooks' application. Floyd indicated he has not <br /> had an opportunity to work with the new City Attorney but that Iie has had countless meetings with City <br /> Staff in the past in an attempt to address some of these issues. <br /> White requested Mr. Floyd direct his comments to tonight's application. Wlute stated a lot of the City's <br /> decisions are based on coinmou sense and experience and that if Mr. Floyd has an objection to the <br /> process, he can discuss that further with Staff. White commented that those types of issues would not be <br /> discussed at tonight's meeting. <br /> Floyd stated ui lus opiiuon those issues are related to tonight's application. <br /> Murphy noted Mr. Floyd was in attendance at the time the City hired Mr. Brokl. Murphy stated he is not <br /> aware of any concenis raised by Mr. Floyd that Mr. Brokl is not a person he could work with. <br /> Floyd stated he is quite pleased with the City's selection. <br /> Murphy stated then he would like Mr. Floyd to deal with Mr. Brokl and staff on the other issues relating <br /> to access, trespassiug and the fence. Murphy inquired whether Mr. Floyd I�as any further conunents <br /> relating to tonight's application. <br /> Floyd stated as it relates to hardsl�ip,the applicant knew what he was buying and that the grandfathering <br /> in of a garage does not later make it a boathouse. Floyd stated the applicant admitted the structure was <br /> used for storage and that he is now expanding the use of the structure by making it into a recreational <br /> facility and that it is likely it will become Iiving space in the fiiture. <br /> White stated in his view the proposed use of the structure is appropriate and that tlle applicant does pay <br /> taxes on the property. <br /> Floyd stated he lias heard tl�e City Council deny other applicants the same type of use in the past. <br /> PAGE 20 of 31 <br />