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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, M^ 28,2002______ ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT 6. #02-2772 John and Donna Crotteau, 1405 Sixth Avenue North - Variances Resolution No. 4817 John and Donna Crotteau, applicants, and Brian Novak, architect, were present. Weinberger explained that the applicants have requested variances to permit construction of additions to the existing house. The additions are proposed to be located within a bluff setback and within the 30’ top of bluff setback. I he application also requires a variance to permit the garage addition 20.5 ’ from the side lot line where a 30’ setback is required. Weinberger identified 5 individual modifications and additions included in the application, however, the applicants revised these based on DNR review and staff recommendations. Weinberger stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances to permit construction of the residential additions within the 30’ top of bluff setback for the kitchen/entry way and bay additions on a 7/0 vote. Weinberger continued that the Planning Commission was split 5/2 recommending approval of variances to permit a lakeside addition to the residence, creating a further encroachment into the bluff area. This portion of the project includes the 13’ of additional encroachment for the living room expansion. The Planning Commission voted 7/0 to recommend the denial of a variance to permit the garage addition to be located 20.5 ’ from the side property line where a 30’ setback is required. Weinberger noted that several factors played into this denial, including the fact that the property is a conforming lot and that the garage could be shifted 9.5 ’ to the west leaving a 30’ setback. Weinberger stated that Peter Leete of the DNR has stated that they object to the portion of the project that further impacts the bluff and suggested the project be scaled back. Due to elevations, access around the house becomes rather difficult, and fill or alteration is not permitted on a bluff. Weinberger stated that in consideration of the comments received from the DNR, staff continues to recommend approval of the addition but due to the limited access around the building and the potential impact on the bluff, staff is recommending the lakeside addition be reduced to 8 ’. The staff recommendation allows for an addition to extend an additional 5 ’ rather that the proposed 13’. The Crotteau ’s offered a revised proposal for consideration by the Council, which included a scaled back living room addition to 10’, tied into an existing deck and a 2’ raised roofline. The builder explained how they are working to improve the existing conditions, including mitigation, and extending footings with no additional fill. Page 4 of 16