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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 27, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. __________________________________________________________________________________ Page 10 of 29 6. #15-3744 JOHN BRUNELLO, 190 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD SOUTH, VARIANCES – RESOLUTION NO. 6527 (continued) Jeff Jagwell stated he is a part-owner of the property and that they have spent a lot of time carefully planning and designing a house that would fit on the property. Jagwell stated the property will require a variance for something to fit there and that they did the best they could to minimize the footprint of the house on the lot. Jagwell stated he can attest to what John Brunello said about the trees and that he has watched him for years on tree preservation. Jagwell stated he once saw him drill 300 holes around a tree in Wayzata to preserve it, which was successful. Jagwell stated they are very cognizant of the impact on the neighborhood with the proposed project and that they will pay attention to the neighbors’ concerns as well as the City’s recommendations. McMillan asked if it would be a 30-foot setback. Curtis indicated that is correct. Sally Ekstrom asked whether that has changed through the years. Curtis indicated it has. Levang asked Staff to point out the property lines for this site. Curtis indicated it is the heavy black line. Levang asked where the easement is. Curtis stated there is not an easement but there is a right-of-way platted. Curtis pointed out the area of the right-of-way on the overhead. Levang asked if that area of right-of-way has been included in the calculations. Curtis indicated it has not been. Curtis stated the 30.5 feet is measured from the property line and that the discussion about the additional length of right-of-way related to the additional space that is between the road and the house, which Staff is not giving them credit for it. Curtis stated the applicants are asking for a variance from it but that they are not receiving a credit. McMillan stated in order for the house to conform, it would need to be pushed more toward the Rokkes and that the variance helps to center the house on the property.