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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Moaday, April 11,2005 7:00 o’clock p.m. (#04-3010 Ted Capra, Contlaaed) Oundtach stated there is currently nothing in the code that specifles whether this should be considered a remodel or a rebuild. Sansevere noted the applicant is utilizing the existing foundation and exterior walls. Murphy pointed out the appearance of the structure is being totally changed with the remodeling project. White stated the lots in the Casco Point area vary and that this lot has issues with access due to the topography. White noted the applicant is proposing a 1,S00 square foot house, which is not excessive. McMillan noted some type of variance would be needed in order to attach the garage and construct an adequate driveway. Murphy stated the applicant is willing to remove some hardcover in the 0-7S* zone and inquired whether diere would be any remaining hardcover in that area. Gundlach stated City Code does allow property owners to retain a walkway down to the lake and that a aection of the stone pathway could be considered access to the lake. Gundlach stated the variance request is for 32.S percent, with the applicant indicating he is wilting to reduce it to 30 percent in the 75'-250* zone. McMillan noted die proposed driveway would consist of 1,281 square feet and that a small turnaround would be needed. Capra stated he has attempted a number of times to reduce the amount of hardcover on this lot and that in his view die size of the house is not excessive. Capra stated he would prefer an attached garage due to the Minnesota winters. Capra indicated he was able to reduce the hardcover to 30 percent on the rebuild and that he would be willing to reduce the hardcover to 30 percent with the remodel. Capra stated he would like to improve the appearance of the lot. White inquired whether the applicant would prefer to construct a new house or remodel. Capra stated he would prefer a new structure. Capra indicated the house currently is not livable and that the costs associated with remodeling are higher than constructing a new residence. Murphy inquired whether the majority of garages in the Casco Point area are attached or detached. White indicated the majority of them are attached. McMillan stated according to her figures 3,540 square feet of hardcover would be allowed, noting that the driveway accounts for 1,281 square feet. McMillan indicated she would be willing to allow hardcover in the 28 to 30 percent range given the fact that a turnaround is needed for safe exiting from this lot PAGE 4 of 10 i