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