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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 9, 2021 6:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 13 15. LA21-000047 – MATCOM: MARK MATASOVSKY O/B/O TEMPLE ISRAEL OF MINNEAPOLIS, 645 TONKAWA ROAD, VARIANCES – Continued Printup remembers a woman who wanted to reconfigure her deck and they said she can do whatever she wants with the shape as long as she keeps it within the square footage. Barnhart noted that was regarding average lakeshore setback (ALS). Mr. Matasovsky said the biggest practical difficulty is a wheelchair being able to turn around in the building within the shape that it is currently. He appreciated that the Planning Commission allowed them to have a seasonal deck around the building which allowed them to wheel the chairs across the sand to get to the dock, but to have a cover over it and store the life safety equipment is very important. Johnson asked where ADA comes into play, for example with Big Island. Mayor Walsh said if it is public access it comes into play. He noted they have people come in with kids with problems or aging parents. Johnson asked about the deck they did on Long Lake and the Applicant wanted to expand his deck in exchange for removing the hardcover, all within the 0-75. Curtis noted a portion of the house was within the 0-75. Johnson stated this building is so close to the lake it is harder to allow any expansion of it. Mr. Matasovsky said Watershed District was out and the building is above the height and they would not even require a permit for it. Mayor Walsh stated the Council could possibly look at this project the same way as the project with the house in the 0-75 setback. Curtis said if they can craft findings that are specific to this property and the specific use, that it is not a residential use property. Johnson noted they could table it and the Applicant could come back with a proposal of other things they are doing on site for different changes. Crosby said in removing other things in the 0-75 it gives some flexibility. Attorney Mattick likes the idea if they are going to swap things out, to give them a moment to look at it. The Council suggested Mr. Matasovsky go back and look at what they could eliminate in exchange, for example, removal of the cabin. Curtis stated removal of the cabin looks like it would be a gain for the City. Johnson moved, Crosby seconded, to table LA21-000047, 645 Tonkawa Road, Variances.