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< ■ i- MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 9,200S 7:00 o’clo^ p.Bi. (M5-3091 Cathortoa SaHai, CoatiBBcd) McMillan noted die Planning Commission had a concern with the ground level deck, and inquired whether there is a variance for the lower level deck. Curtis stated the City does not have a variance on record for that deck. The Planning Commission recommended removal of tfie portion of the deck that extends into the average lakeshore setback. Brad Olson, 364S North Shore Drive, stated this is not a personal issue with the current renter or the property owner, but noted there are no permits on record with the City for the deck, the patio or the stoop to ^ up to the deck, and that in light of the illegal placement of these structures on the property, a portion of the hardcover on the property in his opinion should be removed. Olson indicated there was a debate at the Planning Commission about whether there was a hardship, and that in his opinion this property can be put to reasonable use without the roof top deck. Olson stated there were numerous times the City approached the previous property owner concerning the deck and that this is really a lack of disclosure to the new owner. Olson stated the deck is invasive to their privacy and they would like some of these violations addressed. Mark Welch, 3625 North Shore Drive, stated at the time he constructed his half-story, he was required to comply with all the regulations of the City. Sallas indicated she purchased tiie property witit the deck existing, noting that she was informed after the purchase tint the lower level deck was over the average lakeshore setback by 52 feet. Sallas stated she is willing to reduce die lower level deck. Sallas noted under current City codes she would be allowed to construct a two-story residence and that this is really not a privacy issue. Sallas stated the previous property owner did not make her aware of these issues and that she has made improvemenu to the property to make the house more appealing. Sallas stated in her opinitm the upper deck is an integral part of the house and that she would prefer not to remove more than 52 feet off the lower deck. White inquired whether the previous property owner was subject to a lot of code violations. Gaffion stated the City’s file does show a number of inqirovements to the property early on but that for a period of approximately 30 years, from 1974 to 2004, no permits were obtained. Welch noted the carport is right on the property line. Sallas inquired why she should be penalized for items that are 30 to 40 years old. Mur^diy inquired how the City became aware of this property. Curtis stated the file contains letters ftom Lyle Oman to the previous property owner and that this matter was brought to Staff's attention by an inquiry from an adjoining property owner. PAGE 10 ■