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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mondiy, Jaly 11,2005 7:00 o’clock pjn. (#05-3097 Hasbcm Abakhadra, Contiaaed* tyitcn fcrviag the mala hoaic aad the gacst hoase to be completed within two years of the filing of the fiaal plat VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 4. #05-3112 LOREN AND STACEY SCHOENZEIT, 4480 FOREST LAKE LANDING - VARIANCE AND SUBDIVISION Loren and Stacey Schoenzeit, Applicants, and Brad Larsen, 1090 Wildhurst Trail, were present. Gundlach stated the applicants are requesting a lot line rearrangement with 1090 Wildhurst Trail whereby a land exchange would result in two existing non*conforming area and width lots remaining nonconfonning in area and width. In addition, the applicants are also requesting a rear/street setback variance to permit a setback of approximately eight feet when 30 feet is normally required and eight feet currently exists and a hardcover variance to permit 60 percent hardcover within the 250’-S0Q' zone where 30 percent is normally allowed and S4.9 percent currently exists. Gundlach noted these percentages arc bas^ on the post lot line rearrangement areas. The Planning Commission reviewed this an>lication at their May and June meetings and ultimately voted 6-0 to approve the most revised stipulating ^ submittal of a favorable engineering report indicating the existing foundation could siqrport the proposed improvements. Gundlach noted the preliminary report fiom the applicant ’s engineer is favorable; however, the applicant has requested further guidance with regard to a rebuild versus a renovation/addition. Gundlach stated the Planning Commission did request the applicant appear before them again if this project becomes a rebuild due to a deteriorating foundation rather than a renovation. Schoenzeit stated in their view the location of the existing sewer line creates a hardship in that the location of the residence is limited to the present site. Schoenzeit requested the City Council allow them to follow the recommendations of their structural engineer, their excavator, and the City’s building inspector and rebuild the residence in a new location. Schoenzeit stated it is easier to undertake this project if the sewer line is relocated, which would eliminate the need for any variances. McMillan inquired whether the applicants would prefer a teardown and rebuild. Schoenzeit indicated that is what they prefer. McMillan inquired whether the structural coverage would be limited to IS percent. Mrs. Schoenzeit stated it would be. Gundlach stated the footprint as shown is at IS percent structural coverage. PAGE 5