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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,May 23,2011 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (9. #11-3503 PUBLIC HEARING-CITY OF ORONO-ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT <br /> LAKESHORE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS: DOCK RENTAL, Continued) <br /> Acting Mayor Printup closed the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. <br /> Rahn stated from 2000 to 2006,the City had numerous variance applications dealing with docks and that <br /> he cannot remember one application that was denied. <br /> Bremer stated on Casco Point the City did require the removal of a dock if there was no principal <br /> structure. <br /> Rahn commented the first thing a person wants to do is put in a dock if they own lakeshore. <br /> Bremer stated to her recollection they have required docks to be removed a number of times. <br /> Rahn stated listed right on the zoning application is language that states during the time the house is <br /> razed,there cannot be a dock. <br /> Gaffron stated to his knowledge the City has a standard in place that incorporates some time frames in it <br /> or an agreement with the property owner to deal with that type of situation. <br /> Curtis indicated it is a right of entry agreement. <br /> Gaffron stated if the house is not built within a period of time,the dock can no longer be there. <br /> Rahn stated he personally does not see a problem with having a dock without a primary residence. <br /> Franchot stated it is clear that the Council has not reached any type of conclusion on this issue and that he <br /> would suggest the item be discussed further at a work session. Franchot stated the City could attempt to <br /> solve parking issues on land,which is currently an issue,by limiting boats on a dock,but that this issue <br /> needs to be discussed further. <br /> Franchot moved,Rahn seconded,to table Application No. 11-3503,City of Orono,Zoning Text <br /> Amendment Lakeshore Residential Zoning Districts: Dock Rental. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> #11-3505 PUBLIC HEARING-THOMAS AND MARTHA McCUNE, 1473 BAY RI) ! I <br /> ROA I ARIANCES,9:17 P.M.-9:21 P.M.—RESOLUTION NO. 6050 <br /> Curtis stated the a.: 'cants are requesting side yard setback variances in order t. •air an ice dam issue <br /> with the existing roof. •- applicant would like to reconstruct the roof ov- e older portion of the home <br /> with a slightly steeper pitch. e resulting increase in height would an additional 2' 11"from the <br /> existing roof. The existing home .,-s not meet the 30-foot s'•- setbacks as required for principal <br /> structures within the LR-1A zoning dis • t. A 16.7 foo --tback exists on the south side of the home and <br /> a 14-foot setback exists on the north side o - h•- e where 30 feet is required. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approv. . the side setbac' .riances in order to reconstruct the roof as <br /> proposed. <br /> Acting Mayor P •- p opened the public hearing at 9:18 p.m. <br /> Page 21 of 24 <br />