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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 13,2004 7:00 o’clock p.m. (9. m4-30S2 ERIC VOGSTROM, 2618 CASCO POINT ROAD, Continued) effect. Gaffron indicated the question is what si/e footprint is appropriate for any given lot and that the hardcover should not be based upon the 1,500 square feet. V'ogstrom stated with his first proposal at 57.8 percent hardcover, he was at the 15 percent structural coverage. Vogstrom commented the houses on Shadywood are large and look out of place with the neighborhood and that the house he is proposing is not out of character with the rest of this neighborhood. Vogstrom stated he is asking for the additional hardcover to allow for a third stall on the garage. Sansevere inquired what type of house the applicant is considering constructing on this lot and what the actual square footage of the proposed residence would be. Sansevere noted the applicant could build living space above the garage. Vogstrom indicated there would be 1000 square feet on the first level, 1000 square feet for the basement, and 1000 for the second level, which amounts to 3,500 square feet. Vogstrom indicated he has reduced the size of the house by 185 square feet but would still like to maintain the three car garage. Sansevere noted the applicant was directed to reduce the footprint to 1,500 square feet. Sansevere commented he still is puzzled by the applicant’s reluctance to reduce the size of the house to 1,500 square feet, e.specially if .space is added above the garage. Vogstrom stated a 1,000 square foot house is not extravagant and that the extra square footage is for a three-stall garage. Vogstrom stated he does not feel the house can be reduced anv further. Sansevere reque.sted Staff recap what the applicant is entitled to on this lot. Gaffron stated lot coverage as defined by City Code is 15 percent, which is 2,100 square feet for this lot. Gaffron stated from a hardcover perspective the applicant is allowed 1,918 square feet of hardcover. Approximately 600 square feet is required for a driveway, sidewalk, and deck, which would bring the hardcover to approximately 32 percent with a 1,500 square foot footprint. Vogstrom indicated it is his understanding he is allowed a 1.500 square foot footprint for a lot of record. Vogstrom stated in his opinion Caseo Point Road is a busier road and that his lot does constitute a hardship. Barrett stated the 1,500 square tcet is the amount that the Council will vary up to but it does not mean that the applicant is allowed to exceed the 1,500 square feet. Moorse stated 25 percent hardcover is what the ordinance allows, which is approximately 1.900 square feet. Moorse stated if the applicant is allowed 600 square feet for a driveway, 100 square feet for a sidewalk, and 100 square feet for a deck, the remaining hardcover would be approximately 1,100 square foot. Moorse stated a variance w ould be required to allow' the additional hardcover. Vogstrom indicated it is his understanding that most people get a 1,500 square foot footprint. CJaffron noted there is a significant number of houses that have iKcn built that are less than 1,500 square feet. PAGE 7 li