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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 27, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. __________________________________________________________________________________ Page 12 of 29 6. #15-3744 JOHN BRUNELLO, 190 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD SOUTH, VARIANCES – RESOLUTION NO. 6527 (continued) Brunello stated in his opinion the elevations are a simplified version of what will fit on the property. Levang asked if the footprint is going to change. Brunello stated the footprint should not change at all. Levang asked if he is planning on having a deck that would face Woodhill. Brunello stated there is a screened-in porch and a deck that faces east or towards the wetlands, which should not change, but nothing that faces south. Brunello stated that should not change and there should not be any more items protruding to the south of the house. Walsh stated the applicants are working with a basic footprint, which should not really change. Brunello stated he did not know the tree preservation would be such an issue since he is just trying to get the footprint approved. McMillan stated in her view people would probably prefer some of the trees in the front for privacy from the road but that it is the property owner’s choice. Brunello stated due to the proximity of the golf course, they will open up a view corridor for that, but that they will keep as many trees as they can. Levang asked if the driveway will fit two cars. Brunello indicated it would be a one lane driveway. Levang encouraged the applicant to save as many trees as possible. Walsh moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6527 , a Resolution Granting Setback Variances from Orono Municipal Code Sections 78-420, for the property located at 190 Orono Orchard Road South. Cornick asked if the width of the driveway would change. Brunello stated the width of the driveway will likely change and that the driveway on the plan appears to be wider than what will be constructed. Delaney stated it is 20 feet wide.