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. MINLITES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,November 13, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. � ' (7. #06-3233 EPISCOPAL DIOCLSE OFMINNESOTA, ST. EDFVARDS CHURCH, s65 I FERNDALE ROAD NORTH, Conti�ured) � �� McMillan iilquired whether any portion of the existin�sign would be utilized. Aberg stated it would be a brand-new si�1. Murphy stated the City should perhaps look at a scale component aspeci:to their si�l variance to make the si�is loolc proportional,noting that the medical clinic si�i does not look proportional. McMillan inquired whether six inches of dirt could be added to fl1e base of the sign. Gaffron stated the total height of the sign is Uased on the fnished grade to the peak of the sign. Aberg stated only a very small portion of the sign would exceed the heig]It resh-iction. Sansevere inquired whether the City would be setting a precedent by waiving the fee for the church. Brokl stated it would not set a precedent and that this application is a fairly narrow exception. White inquired whether the City waived the fee for Trinity Church on their application. Gaffron stated the City did waive the letter of credit for Trinity Church and required that Trinity Church sign a developer's agreeinent saying they would accept whatever costs the City incuned. Gaffron stated the City has incurred costs in connection with this application and that the waiver would be a decision of the Council. , Peterson moved,Murphy seconded,Application #06-3233,Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, St. Edwards Church, 865 Ferndale Road North,to direct staff to draft a resolution approving the conditional use permit ancl allowing the additionat six inches on tlie sign,with waiver of the $1200 application fee, subject to the applicant being required to sign a tinancial guarantee iu lieu of the letter of credit. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1,McMillan Opposed. McMillan stated she is opposed to the si�1 height variance. 8. #06-3238 VOGUE ICF HOMES ON BEHALF OF WILLIAM AND SUE DUNKLEY, 2709 WALTERS PORT LANE—VARIANCE William and Sue Dunkley,Applicants, and Jolui Vogstrom, Vogue ICF Homes, and Darren Halu1, Architect, were present. Turner stated the applicants are requesting lalceshore setUack and average lakeshore variances to allow the addition of a second story to the existing residence. The house is located enlii-ely within the 0-75' setback and is located entirely in front of the average lakeshore setback. The Planning Conunission voted 5 to 1 to recommend approval subject to the center cross gable Ueing lowered to the height of the proposed cross gable over the garage and the cross gaUle over the garage being lowered slightly; and, two,the applicant providing an annotated hardcover survey with removal and any changes in retaining walls noted before the item is considered by Council. PAGE 7 of 15