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1VIINUTES OF TH]E ORONO CTTY COUNCIL MEETING 1VV][onday, Ocfober 10, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. -(�+nc_��ru�xs-.-S�aloo�niaG-o:n�ti:�u�d� Peterson stated she prefers the access off of Heritage and that the applicant has talcen some good steps at reducing the size of the house. Peterson stated she still has some issues with the amount of massing on the lot and that she would prefer a smaller structure on this lot to better fit in with the neighborhood. Sansevere stated he is in a�eement with the comments of Mayor Peterson. Stephen Charrier, 1910 Heritage Drive, stated the home in the proposed location is less intrusive to the neighborhood than further back on the lot. Chanier indicated there are a number of nees between his property and the applicant's, which helps to screen the structure. Petcrson noted Ghai7ier's wife had concerns regarding the massing on the lot, Broitzman stated the footprint of the house is approximately 3400 square feet and the garage is around 1600, for a total of 5100 square feet. Broitzman inquired how mucl�nlore the house should be reduced. Sansevere suggested designing the house to blend in more with the neighborhood. Peterson pointed out there are no pro�erties in that area that have a four-stall garage. Muiphy commented the desi,z of the house should fit in with the rest of the neighborhood. Morris Nelson, 1900 Shoretine Drive, stated he is in fiill support of a nice project, Nelson indicated he has compiled a list of million dollar homes and that there are 33 homes currently on the market that are listed over a million dollars. Nelson stated he would be happy to have a multi-million dollar house next to his. White inquired �vhether the resident would lilce to see a house with more character. Nelson stated he would. White stated given the anlount of money being spent on the home, a nzore aesthe.tically pleasing house could be designed. Peterson stated a home �vith more character might be more ap�ealin�to the Council, Peterson indicated she personally does not like the design of the home. VlcMillan encouraged tlle applicant talce the tiine to design a hoine that is aesthetically pleasing and utilizes quality materials. Broiizman stated he has bzen a builder for over 13 years and that he talces ��eat pride in �vhat he does. Broitzman indicated his lasi house was constructed in Rustin and that a top prioriry of his is energy efficiency. Broitzman pointed out this house is 40 percent rnore energy efficient than �vhat the code requires and would only cost �67 per month to heat. �,s o^za �'�