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minutes of the regular orono crry council MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 9,1995 (#4 - #2049 Chic Dwight/Fred Guttorrason - Continued) Jabbour inquired what the applicant would be allowed to repair on the deck if the reconunendation was not approved, noting that the current railing does not mc^ ^ , Gafifron said boards could be replaced without a variance. The quesoon is at what level of replacement a variance is needed. If a deck is totally removed, it would require a variance to rebuild it. The City would likely approve a variance required to maintain the safety of an e.xisting deck. Jabbour asked if the change from a window to a walkout d(^r requires a variance. Gaffion said the variance, as well as a conditional use permit, is required because of the excavation Hurr said she was concerned with the deck ’s encroachment on the lakeshorc. Th« appUcant noted that if the deck was asked to be removed, he would not proceed with the other proposed projeas. Hurr said, even if the appUcant would not proceed with the other improvements, she could not support the lakeshore deck remairung. urr suppon of the other recommended projeas; though, she did voice some concern of th excavation. Goenen said she was also concerned with setting a precedent by aUotmg eacavalion for a walkout and would not support it. She emphasized the majority of the home being within the 0-75' zone. Goenen said she would suppon the seteened porch and deck but not the deck at the lakeside. removal and 99?'. of w hat the City would like removed. Jabbour said he would not support the boulder walls unless they were to stabibze the ground. He did support the w^out. in 1975 He was not aware if the deck was there at that time nor whether its value had been estabUshed. The applicant said the house w^ built in 1970. I ^ey ^ed if a gradi^plan had been presented at that time. Gaiiron said probably not. The applicant said he has the original plans. .1