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r f't MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Moaday, April 11,2005 7:00 o ’clock p.m. (W4-3010 Ted Capra, Coatiaued) Gundlach staled a letter was received indicating that a further review would be necessary. White inquired what the age of the house is. Gundlach stated the house was built in the I920’s. Murphy inquired what the essence of the issue is with this application. Gundlach stated the applicant did submit a number of different proposals, with the amount of hardcover being requested varying. McMillan inquired whether the proposed garage addition is two or three stalls. Gundlach indicated the proposed garage would consist of three stalls. Murphy inquired how the hardcover could be reduced to zero in the 0-7S’ zone. Gimdlach indicated the applicant has agreed to remove a small shed, a stone path, and a small wall. White inquired whether the wall is supporting the slope. Gundlach stated the City Engineer did review that area and does not feel that wall is necessary to hold the soil in place. Gundlach indicated the applicant is entitled to a stairway or other access to the lake. McMillan noted more blacktop would be required with an attached garage but that in her view the additional driveway is needed to safely access the lot. Gundlach noted this property does not have a 2S0*-S00' zone. Sansevere inquired why some of the Planning Commission tiKmbers felt this is a rebuild and nut a remodel. Rahn indicated he had the opinion that since the footprint is being almost doubled with the remodeling project, it should be considered a rebuild. Rahn stated in his view homeowners should not be granted additional hardcover simply because it is a remodel rather than a rebuild. Alexander stated the proposed attached garage consists of 1,543 square feet and the existing square footage of the house is 1,091 square feet. Sansevere commented he views this as a remodel and that the applicant should not be penalized for adding a garage. PAGE 3 of 10 ( —-a