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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,May 10,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 9. LA21-000023—MARK PRUETER,3215 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD,VARIANCES RESOLUTION <br /> NO. 7197—Continued <br /> neighbors in terms of height. Mr.Prueter clarified they needed variances on almost all sides for the house <br /> when they modified it in 1994. In moving the garage closer to the house,they would not gain a whole lot <br /> but would eat up more of the yard and eat up additional hardcover with the driveway. The structure itself <br /> is not increasing in tremendous size,they are shifting and trying to center it.The stairs are what is making <br /> it the 4.5 and moving the structure itself provides more breathing room. He believes the height restriction <br /> is 30 feet from the highest grade and this structure will come in at 19 feet and perhaps 26 off the back <br /> side. The height of the home is about 28 feet. <br /> Crosby stated it keeps in character with the neighborhood. They are dealing with a very tiny lot and he <br /> thinks it is extremely reasonable and he is okay with the project as is. <br /> Walsh said it is a trade-off.Do they want more hardcover to then be in compliance with the side setback? <br /> From a lake quality standpoint,he would rather have less hardcover. <br /> Mr. Prueter said in regards to the water shed,he asked to show the survey and noted there is an <br /> underground swale that goes from the rear of the garage all the way to the street to carry water,which was <br /> part of the renovation in 1994. The intention is to have gutters and bring the water down to the swale and <br /> move it along and control the water flow. The neighbor's initial concern was having water flow out the <br /> back and down to the neighboring property.Mr. Prueter's proposal addresses that. <br /> Johnson said when he went to the property,one of the neighbors have a gutter going out into the road. <br /> When he checked in with Staff, it is railroad property and is not City jurisdiction. <br /> Johnson moved to deny LA21-000023,3215 Crystal Bay Road,Variances,based on the increase <br /> massing in an existing non-conforming location. Motion failed. <br /> Crosby moved to adopt LA21-000023,3215 Crystal Bay Road,Variances. <br /> Johnson would like to add that there is a storm water plan approved by the City Engineer. <br /> Edwards said it would have to be approved when they come to apply for the building permit. <br /> Johnson asked:to add gutters on,as well? <br /> Edwards replied yes,that is often one of the comments he will provide. <br /> Crosby is comfortable with adding that. <br /> Motion seconded by Seals.VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 1 (Johnson). <br /> Page 6 of 34 <br />