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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER «. 1997 <br />(#5 - #2270 Marcia and Kenneth Hickey - Continued) <br />Hickey said his house wWle appearing as one story to the front was two stories from the <br />east side. <br />Goetten informed Hickey that open space is a priority in Orono, and she would prefer not <br />to view two-stoiy garages. She also noted that she had attended the Planning <br />Commission meetings where the application was discussed. Goetten was of the opinion <br />that the garage could be built at an average height questioning why the requested height <br />was necessary. Hickey said he would not have the storage space if the second level was <br />eliminated. He also planned on usinc that area for a work shop. Goetten noted the larae <br />size of the structure even at one story. Hickey said he did not believe the structure would <br />be intrusive. <br />Jabbour referred to the guidelines the Council uses regarding hardship. He said he <br />understood the hardship with having a through lot and the need for being located in front <br />of the principal structure. However, Jabbour said he could find no hardship for the height <br />variance requested. He thought an acre lot might not be able to handle all the storage? <br />needs noted by Hickey. Hickey responded that a nearby property had a five car garage <br />on a half acre lot. Jabbour said he did not have a problem with the location but height <br />only, and Hickey would have to demonstrate the hardship. <br />Jabbour informed Hickey that a hardship is not of the property owner's doing but a <br />circumstance that cannot be prevented. Barrett told Hickey that a hardship would result <br />in the property not being used without receipt of the variance. Hickey said his need for <br />storage is the hardship noting the shed is to be removed. <br />Jabbour was informed by Van Zomeren that the accessory building is at its maximum size <br />and was decreased from the original size proposed. <br />Flint questioned whether an addition would be built to the rear of the residence for <br />storage. Hickey said he would not be able to drive ai ound and access that portion of the <br />property. He indicated the area leading to Wildhurst is a possibility but the cost would be <br />exorbitant. Hickey said he understood it costs less to build up than out. <br />Jabbour polled the Council regarding their viewpoint. <br />Kelley stud he would support the height variance but would like to see a written <br />statement from the neighbor to the north regarding his approval of the structure at that <br />location. Kelley thought tWs location must affect that neighbor. <br />Peterson said she would support the height variance.