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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL iMEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 9,1995 (#4 . #2049 Chic Dwight/Fred Guttormson - Continued) Gaffron said Staflf does not totally agree wth the recommendation of the Planning Commission as it is felt the new screen porch located so near the shoretoe would only increase the bulk structure of the property within 75' of the shore. Staff is also concerned that the approval of the excavation to create a walkout would possibly be precedent setting. Callahan asked the applicant if he had reviewed and approved the recommendation made. Guttormson said the main reason the propert>' was purchased was because of the deck by the lake. He noted it is located near the end of the point and is panially hidden from view It is his main concern that this lakeshore deck remain. Guttormson said he w^as willing to eliminate the gravel road, had no problem with changing the staus from the front to the back of the deck, would remove the small shed, although :t :s not ver>' visible, and noted that the 10*xl0' shed had already been removed, as weU as the center section ot the driveway, which was sodded. He is willing to proceed wth the recomme^auons if the lakeshore deck can remain. The applicant said it was their intention to perfom upkeep on the property. The rip rap has been found to be eroding and needs to be reconstructed in order to save trees. Chic Dwight commented that neighbors present at the Planning Commission meeting were not riven the opportunity to comment on the application. She said they were in favor of the proposed projects. Goetten responded that she also was present at the meeting and felt their inability to speak was unintentional, an oversight, and apologized for the applicam’s feeling of mistreatment. Hurr asked Gaffron if the Staff had concerns with approval of the walkout. Gaflfron said the City has generally not approved major excavation in shoreline areas for properties high in elevation when the purpose is only to produce a basement walkout. This application, according to Gaffron, was considered minor in companson at 2 to 2- L of cut He noted that the area was more than likely filled in when the house was built and is not in its natural state but was probably flat and built up to accommodate the spUt-entry style home. The appUcanl said the area where they are asking for excavation for the walkout is on the east end and receives very Uttle fight. Their purpose is to gain more fight into the lower level of the home \vith the walkout door. Kellev asked and received confirmation that there is an entrance to the inside of the residence from the screened porch. Kelley asked if there were anv hardships for the requested variances. The applicant said their desire was to improve on the aesthetics of the home, to gain the e.xtra fight iirto the lower level, and to repair the deck.