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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 28, 2006 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ (#06-3206 Ken and LoriJean Anderson, Continued) variances is to allow a second story to be added to the existing structure and the garage enlarged to three stalls. As an alternate, the applicants propose to just add the second story. This would result in 32.7 percent hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone, 39 percent hardcover in the 75-250 foot zone, and 28 percent lot coverage. The applicants’ preferred plan includes squaring off the garage, removal of hardcover, including a portion of the deck and some boulders, and construction of the second story. The deck would be 24 feet, with seven feet of the deck being located under the roof of the house. The Planning Commission recommended that the deck be reduced to 15 feet, including the seven feet under the overhang. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of the hardcover, lakeshore setback, structural lot coverage, and side lot line setback variances to allow expansion of the garage and the second story, subject to the deck/porch being reduced. Planning Staff recommends approval of the hardcover, lakeshore setback, and structural lot coverage variances to allow the second story but not the garage expansion, subject to the deck/porch being reduced to 12 feet by 36 feet, with shrubbery planted adjacent to the deck to screen the lattice. Turner noted if the deck were reduced to 12 feet, a beam and support posts would have to be placed under the remaining deck. If it were reduced to 15 feet, no additional beam or post would be required. If it were reduced to 24 feet, a beam and support posts would have to be placed under the remaining deck. Danbury inquired whether it is clear what the applicants are attempting to accomplish here with their proposal. Anderson explained the deck is an existing deck and the house currently is in a U-shape. The purpose of the project is to construct a second floor and eliminate the flat roof. Anderson read a letter written by her husband requesting the Council approve their application. The project is intended to create two additional bedrooms and one bath for their children. Anderson stated they have agreed to eliminate hardcover and reduce the width of the driveway and retaining wall, even though they are less than three years old. The major reasons the applicants purchased the home was the deck, with the space under the deck utilized for storage. They are agreeable to reducing the deck by eight feet. The neighbors are in approval of this project. Peterson inquired how long the deck has been in existence and whether a building permit was ever granted. Turner stated a permit could not be found for the deck and they have been unable to locate the original house plans. Turner indicated Staff feels some portion of the deck existed at the time the house was originally constructed but that it appears the deck had been expanded probably in the early 1980’s. Turner noted the current property owners did not construct the deck. ______________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 5 Item #02 - CC Agenda 09/11/06 Approval Of Minutes 08/28/06[Page 5 of 19]