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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 9, 2006 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ (7. #06-3231 WILLIAM S. DAMPIER, 3550 IVY PLACE, Continued) Dampier stated the cantilevered portion extends 23 inches out past the foundation and that the 480 square feet of deck that he would like to trade for the bow portion of the structure would be an improvement to the structure. Dampier stated he was told that he could not construct a two-story residence by then Planner Wendy Bottenberg. Dampier stated that downstairs is the great room, the master bedroom and a bathroom. There is no second floor above the great room so that leaves one bedroom, a bathroom and a long narrow room intended to be the sewing room upstairs. But his [older]daughter will be moving in with her husband when they finish college soon and his [younger] daughter is expecting a child, so he needs a third bedroom. The reason for the addition is that the sewing room is too small. Dampier stated the houses on either side of his house have setbacks that extend into his side setbacks and that the only portion of this structure that would extend into the side setback would be the 23-inch cantilever that is already in place. If the variance is granted, his [younger] daughter would get a bedroom and he would be able to finish the house. Dampier pointed out the neighbors’ view of the lake would not be diminished in any way. Dampier requested the City trade the 480 square feet of deck for the 170 square feet of structure. Peterson inquired whether a copy of the 2000 resolution that was approved is available. Gaffron stated in 2000 the variances that were granted allowed an addition to the street side of the home, which also dealt with some drainage issues and provided an entryway. The addition brought the house up to 15 percent structural coverage and the Council discussed in great length the deck. Gaffron stated the deck as originally constructed would have been considered structural coverage and that some terracing of the deck was then proposed to avoid the deck being considered structural coverage. Sansevere inquired whether the history given by the applicant was correct. Gaffron stated all discussions with the applicant were accompanied with the statement that the Planning Commission and City Council would need to approve the application and not just Staff. Dampier stated he does not remember that Gaffron ever informed him that the City Council would for sure approve his application but that Gaffron would recommend approval of the project to the Council. Sansevere noted in 2005 the applicant was issued a permit to remodel the second story, with the plans also including a cantilever and a semi-circular room extending from the second story toward the lake. The building official at that time clearly indicated that those plans were not approved. Dampier stated he submitted the plans in March and in April the building inspector had informed him that he had verbal permission to go ahead with the plans that had been submitted. He was informed approximately one month later that he did not have permission to proceed but the cantilever was already constructed. Sansevere inquired whether Gaffron has any recollection of the previous application. Gaffron stated the application was received April 29, 2005 and the plans were approved in July. Gaffron stated he is not aware why there was a delay in approving the plans but that this project has been ongoing since 2000. ______________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 5 of 10 Item #02 - CC Agenda 10-23-06 Approval of Minutes 10-09-06 [Page 5 of 10]