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M1NUT�S Or TH� �p � ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6�� - Monday, Seplember 26, 2005 7,00 o'clock p.m. 7. #05-3136 TROY BROITZMAN, 1860 SHORELINE DRIVE - VARIANCE Curtis explained that a CUP to allow the addition of 5,400 cubic yards of grading was added to the applicant's initia{ request for lot width and average lakeshoce setback variances in order to construct a new home on the propei-ty. The e:cported fill would facilitate walk-outs on the front and back of the home. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the lot width variance and denial of the conditional use permit. Curtis stated that planning staff also recommends approvaf of the lot width variance subject to the City Engineer's approval of the proposed grading plan. She pointed out that the City had received numerous comments from neighboring propei-ty owners; many of which wei•e pi•esent, and tl�at issues for consideration include: is the grading pla�i appropriate for the neighborhood; should the retaining wall along the driveway area of tl�e 90X45' pac•king apron be moved to meet a greater setback to allow for no need to impose on the neigl�boring�roperty, to allow for better sa�eening opporttu�ities, and to reduce the pofential impacts associated with a garage apron that could hold nearly 20 cars. Sansevere stated that he fiad reservations as to even allowing the lot width variance to go foi•ward. He asked why the, applicant cho'se>to move forward to City Council having been denied by the Planning Commission. Cuitis stated that, at tl�is width, the applicant will be losing his ability to adequately screen the proposed building ifgranted. With regard to Sansevere's inquiry, Broitzman stated that he saw no where in the City Code a reason for denial of what he proposed. He stated that he had gone to great lengths to be very U�fl'011t WItII all of the neighbors with regard to his plans and, in fact, he had been granted construction easements by his neighbot�s to build. Broitzman stated that the.only comment he recalled receiving from a�ry of the neighbors was to change the proposed surface of the driveway retaining wall to a stone, rather than brick, fa�ade. With regard to screening, Broitzman stated that he intended to plant matui-e trees on both he and his neighbors' properties. 1