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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23,1997 (#11 - David and Jodi Rahn - Continued) Van Zomeren reported that the .3 acre property is located in the LR-IB Zoning District. The proposal is to add structure to an existing cabin located whhin the 0-75’ setback. The second story would require a variance to the side yard setback winch exists and is proposed at 5.3' and 1 O' is required. Lakeshore setback variance is required. Average lakeshore setback is not an issue as the structure is located behind that line. A conditional use permit is required for land alteration in the 0-75’ setback. Van Zomeren reviewed the topography of the property. The 932’ elevation line "wanders" on the property. The existing structure is located at the high point of the property. The flood plain is located behind the structure requiring a CUP for any alteration. The proposal b to square offthe structure which encroaches the 0-75’ setback. The hardcover in that setback would increase from 9% to 19%. Van Zomeren indicated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the side setback and hardcover variances notii^ that improvmnents arc limited to an area behind the existing lakeside setback an additional half-story. Th^ also recommended approval of the CUP for land alteration. Goetten asked the applicant if he had considered moving the addition to the rear of the structure in order to get out of the 0-75' setback. Rahn said be met with the Watershed District. He said hb design was an attempt to gmn a favorable response from the Council. He indicated that moviqg the structure back would result in building b the 931.5' elevation which is the flood plain. The plan as presented would not reqiure mitigativ j of the flood plam as the additions would be built on posts. Rahn said the plan is an attempt to restore the existing structure. He thou^t the Council would be less receptive to a plan involvii^ alteration of the flood plain. • Goetten said her concern is with dr tne hardcover m the 0-75' setback with any new construction if there are other alternatives to conrider. Rahn mdicated that only one-third of the new hardcover is livtd}le spacer the reroabder b decking. He said he tried to keep the structure compact and only squared the structure off The screen porch and decking b onty 8'wide. • •* • • * * • Goetten asked if Rahn discussed addbg to the rear of the structure with the Watershed. Rahn said he did. He met with Tim Hafiier of the Watershed District He said tbs recommendation b possible but would occur b the lower area of the lot and require m^or alteration of the flood plab. Rahn said the home is located sbularly on the lot tritb other homes b the neighborhood and b the only uiumproved rite.