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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD UN JUNE 23,1997 <br />(#10) #2247 WAYNE HOLMES, 1390 PARK DRIVE - VARIANCE - <br />RESOLUTION NO. 3919 <br />Gaffron reported that the application is a request for side setback and side street yard <br />setback variances for construction of a detached accessory- storage building. The building <br />as initially proposed would be located 2 5' from the unimproved dedicated right-of-way <br />known as Forest Avenue. The right-of-way is wooded and low land. It is a potential <br />access for Highwood Park. Staff and Planning Commission agreed that the 2.5' setback <br />was inadequate. <br />Gaffi*on said the applicant has agreed to mountain a 10' setback by angling the building <br />and renraving 2’ from one side. This would allow the large oak tree to be saved but <br />might resuh Hi the loss of lilac bushes. Gaffron said the 10' setback is typical of normal <br />setbacks. There is a 15' setback requirement for buildings of this size, but he feels a 5' <br />variance is appropriate in order not to impact the tree. Additional grading or retaining <br />wall would be required to eliminate any impact. The applicant has proposed building a <br />retaining wall. Gaffron said the Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval of <br />the amended plan. <br />Goetten asked how far the buildmg would be from the oak tree. Mrs. Holmes said they <br />have reduced the building by 2’ to increase the separation. Gaffron indicated that the tree <br />would be 10-12' from the building. <br />Jabbour asked if there was any reason to maintain the 60 ’ right-of-way. Gafi&on said <br />there are no plans to improve the road, but it 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 system. Mrs. Holmes noted that the building is a pole bam and <br />would be constructed on a floating slab. This should eliminate any problem for the oak <br />tree. <br />The applicant voiced satisfaction with the resolution as presented. <br />Flint moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3919. Vote; Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br />(#11) #224S DAVID AND JODI RAHN, 1385 REST POINT ROAD - VARIANCE <br />Mr. Rahn was present. <br />12