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f MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13,1997 (#6 - #2287 Traci and Bradley Peterson - Continued) Kelley said he supported the deck but would like Staff to review what plastic is necessary to remain for erosion control. Van Zomeren indicated Gappa, who is an engineer, could make that determination. Cook also noted that the applicant could continuously replace plastic with vegetation over time. Kelley moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution #3974 with the condition that all plastic be removed in the 0-75' setback except that which is needed to stabilize the bank. The resolution will reflect approval of the stairwell and decking with final percentage of hardcover remaining be noted in the resolution. Building permit would not be issued until that calculation has been determined. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#7) #2288 JASON THEIS, 4108 HIGHWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 3975 The applicant was present. Mr. Theis presented Staff with a letter signifying the neighbor's agreement to provide an easement to Theis. Theis is awaiting formal documentation. Van Zomeren reported the application is a request for a tuck-under garage with living space above requiring variances for hardcover in the 75-250' setback and front setback. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Van Zomeren indicated that the site is unusual with the Iiouse sitting within the front yard. The property line is jagged. A newer house is located next door sitting higher in elevation. The drainage runs down the road and flows into the applicant's property. The property is a through lot but with no access to CoRd 19 due to the low lying land. There is a concern with the grade, which will be sloped at 8.2%. The applicant will have the ability to back out and is working out an agreement for an easement with the neighbor. The property does have a wood retaining wall. The proposed driveway will curve around the existing deck area. The proposal will result in additional hardcover for a parking space to be located in the front yard when weather conditions prevent use of the garage. Staff recommends this arrangement as the best option. The plan as proposed by the applicant would require a side variance of 1.2'. Van Zomeren said Staff recommended a 10' side setback on each side to reduce the number of variances required. The applicant did not make this change as it would require changing the bedroom dimensions. He originally requested a 5' setback but the neighbor voiced opposition. Theis said he came as close to meeting the setback requirement as he could. Theis said the structure is 9' from the property line at that point.