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MINUTES OF TIIF. REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 9,1995 (#4 • #2049 Chic Dwight/Fred Guttorrason - Continued) Gaffron said Stafif does not totally agree wth the recommendation of the Planmng Commission as it is felt the new screen porch located so near the shore^e would only increase the bulk structure of the property within 75' of the shore. Staff is also concern that the approval of the excavation to create a walkout would possioly be precedent setting. view. It is his roain concern that this lakeshore deck remain. willing to eUminate the gravel road, had no problem with changing the sttirs from front fo the back of the deck, would remove the small s^d, and noted that the lO'xlO' shed had already been removed as weU as the centw s^io the driveway, which was sodded. He is willing to proceed with the recomme^auons if the lakeshore deck can remain. The applicant said it was then intention “ upkeep on the property. The rip rap has been found to be erodmg and needs to be reconstructed in order to save trees. Chic Dwight commented that neighbors present at the Plannmg Commission me^g were not Sren the opportunity to comment on the application. She said .hey were in favor of the proposed projects. Goetten responded that she also w« present« meeting and felt their inability to speak was unintentional, an oversight, and apologized for the applicant's feeling ot mistreatment. rsalsaifsf: cSf 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 buUt up to accommodate the spht-entry Style home. The aooUcant said the area where they are asking for excavation for the tv^out is on the 2lt end and receives very little Ught. Their purpose is to gain more Ught into the lower level of the home with the walkout door. KeUey asked and received confirmation that there is an entrance to the inside of the residence from the screened porch. KeUev asked if there were any hardships for the requested variances. The their^esire was to improve on the aesthetics of the home, to gain the e.«ra hght into the lower level, and to repair the deck. i