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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 12, 2021 6:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 16. LA21-000016 – Schimmel Construction o/b/o David & Kathryn Wiemer, 1405 Rest Point Road, Variances David & Kathryn Wiemer, Applicants, were present. Barnhart presented a summary packet of information and shared that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the variances. The project includes an addition on to the south side of the property and a deck on the lakeside portion. At the time the Commission reviewed it there was a rear street yard setback, a lake setback (most of the house is in the 0-75), and also a hardcover variance; the Commission did not have a lot of issue for the addition portion of the project but did have concerns with the additional hardcover. Since the Planning Commission meeting, the Applicant has revised their project and removed the need for the hardcover variance. They still need a straight rear yard setback and the lake yard setback. Staff has changed the recommendation for denial to the Planning Commission to an approval of the project based on those changes. Walsh asked about the other piece getting closer to the lake; he believes it is the stairway. Barnhart noted the Applicant is proposing some changes to the deck including some flagstone pathways within the 0-75 instead of a structure. Johnson asked if they are changing existing hardcover. Barnhart replied they were conforming in hardcover and with the proposed addition they would be above the hardcover limit. Now they have adjusted the drawing so they are at the 25% maximum for hardcover. Crosby asked how much of the existing hardcover is within the 0-75. Barnhart pointed it out on screen and said it is somewhat challenging to fit some hardcover without some of it in the 0-75. Walsh noted that was his concern and he spoke to the Applicant after the last Council meeting and said if they can get it in to the 25% and knowing that the house is within the 0-75 they do not want anything to get any closer than it is today. Barnhart shared the Applicant reduced the size of the deck proposal 240 square feet to make it fit. 16. LA21-000016 – Schimmel Construction o/b/o David & Kathryn Wiemer, 1405 Rest Point Road, Variances – Continued David and Kathryn Wiemer thanked the Council and said the feedback and guidance from the Planning Commission and Ms. Curtis has been extremely helpful to come up with the revised plan. Given the challenges of the lot with the lake and road setbacks, the revised plan now meets that 25% hardcover requirement and will also work for the goal of having a four season porch and have a deck to enjoy the outdoor areas of the yard without sinking in to the ground in their chairs. Johnson moved, Seals seconded, to approve LA21-000016, 1405 Rest Point Road, Variances VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.