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MINUTES or THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEtri’ING HELD ON J UNE 23» 1997 <br /><M0) «2247 WAYNE HOLMES, 1390 PARK DRIVE - VARIANCE - <br />RESOLUTION NO. 3919 <br />GafiBron reported ^at tbe application is a request for nde setback and ade street yard <br />setback variances fi>r construction of a detached accessory storage building. The buil^g <br />as inhiaDy proposed woiild be located 2.S* from the .unimproved dedicated ri^t-bf-uraiy ‘ <br />known as Pwest Avenue. The ri^t-of-way is wooded and low land. It is a potential <br />access for Kgbwood Park. Staff and Planiung Comnusuon agreed that the 2.S* setback <br />was inadequate. <br />i___ <br />G jfEron said the appBcant has agreed to mamUtin a 10* setback ty angling the building <br />ahdYemovii\g 2* from one ride. This would allow the large oak tree to be saved but <br />nught result in the loss of lilac bushes. Gafiron said the 10' setback is typical of normri <br />setbacks. There Is a IS* setback requirement for buildings of tlus size^ but he feels a 5* <br />vaiiaxice'b appropriate in order not to impact the tree. Additional grading or retaimqg <br />wril would be reqinied to eliminate any imp^ The api^cant has proposed buOdbag a <br />retaining wall. GafGron said the Planning Comnusrion and Staff recommend approval of <br />theam^edplan. . <br />Goetten asked bow far the building would be from the oak tree. Mrs. Holmes srid thqr <br />have reduced the building by 2’ to increase tiie separatiotL GafiBron indicated that the tree <br />would be 10-12* from the buBdiag. <br />Jri)bour asked if there was any reason to maintain the 60' right-of-way. GafiBron said <br />there are no plans to improve the road, but h could be a potential park access in the <br />future. <br />Goetten asked that the applicants be considerate of the tree. Mr. Holmes said they will <br />work around the root ^stem. Mrs. Holmes noted that the building is a pole bam and <br />would be constructed on a floating riab. This should eliminate any problem for the oak <br />tree. <br />Tbe applicant voiced satisfaction with the resolution as presented. <br />Flint moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3919. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br />• ^ * * • . .(#ri) #2248 DAVID AND JODI RAHN, 1385 REST POINT ROAD - VARIANCE <br />^ ' Mr. Rahn was present. <br />^ ^ < <br />■. . <br />.. I-a* 'r’j