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i { MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23,1997 (#11 - #2248 David and Jodi Rahn - Continued) Rahn said the only other option is to place the structure in the middle of the flood plain which would require mitigation. He reiterated that no mitigation would be required in squaring off the structure. Jabbour asked the Coundl for thdr opinion. Goetten said die would not approve additional hardcover in the 0-75' setback. Jabbour noted the applicant had suggested elimination of the decks which would decrease the hardcover from 1320 s.f. to 1018 s.f. Rahn said he has sold his other home and his family plans on living here year around. He also Lidicated that he will be planning on adding a gan^e in the future. Jabbour and Goetten both informed Rahn that structure in the flood plain b less of an issue than structure in the 0-75' setback. Rahn said his dream is to restore the cabin and suggested etiroinating the deck and maintaining the screen porch as planned. Goetten was informed that the 8*x 12' is to be located on the north side of the structure. Jabbour said there is 60 s.f of existing deck and 252 s.f total of decking. Eliminating this decking and maintaining the screen porch would result in 1068 s.f. of structure. The structure would be increased from 540 s.f. to 840 s.f. with a 132 s.f. porch. Jabbour indicated that he is only considering this option because the structure is minimal in size noting 1500 s.f is normally allowed. I he option would also maintain the structure out of the flood plain and would be serviced with sewer. Jabbour said this situation creates a tnie hardship. Jabbour nx)ved to approve Application #2248 based on the hardships and reasoning as stated with the removal of decks as proposed by the applicant in order to facilitate the ^plication. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Goetten said she could not vote in favor of the motion and noted that the application could be heard in front of a full Council. Rahn indicated that the guidelines have not changed ^ce 1983 when the adjacent property was permitted 29% hardcover. Jabbour said he recognized the City made a nustake at that time. Rahn indicated that time is of the essence in providing a home for his family. Goetten said she would be >^ing to table the application to the meeting of July 14. Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to table Application #2248. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. 15