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MINUTES OF THE <br />OKONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, June 13,2005 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />Gaffron stated the moratorium requires a 26-foot setback from the edge of the wetland. Gaf&on indicated <br />the moratorium covers any wetland that has been identified under the federal wetland delineations and <br />that any structure that is located within that 26-foot buffer would be affected by the moratorium. <br />Carlson stated the building would need to be redesigned if they are required to meet the 26-foot buffer. <br />Carlson stated the haidship in this case deals with the intent of the ordinances and why they are drafted <br />and that the ordinances do not address every situation. Carlson pointed out tliere is an outlot located in <br />the front and that the entire square footage of the property should be counted. Carlson stated the outlot is <br />owned by the property owners and there is no shared access over the outlot. Carlson stated if the entire <br />nmnimt of land owned by the applicants is taken into account, a variance would not be required, and that <br />the strict interpretation of the ordinance creates a hardship. <br />Carlson stated they are able to meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance by constructing two separate <br />structures, each consisting of 1200 square feet, which would not be as aesthetically pleasing as what is <br />being proposed. Carlson stated they have attempted to create an aesthetically pleasing structure that <br />would add value to the lot, limit the visual impact to the neighbors and to the property owner, and also <br />meet the qiirit and intent of the code. Carlson agreed they would need to address the issue with the <br />wetlands. <br />Barrett stated he is in agreement with staff that the moratorium does apply to this properly and that no <br />portion of the structure can be constructed within that 26-foot buffer while the moratorium is in effect. <br />Carlson inquired how long the moratorium is in effect. <br />Gaffion stated the moratorium expires in October but that the City would likely adopt stricter regulations <br />concerning wetlands once the moratorium is up. <br />Carlson stated they would be able to meet the 26-foot buffer by reducing the amount of square footage of <br />the structure. Carlson requested that they be allowed to submit a revised drawing that meets the 26-foot <br />buffer as a condition of approval. Carlson noted the portion that falls within the 26-foot setback is located <br />underground. <br />L.... <br />PAGES