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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD JUNE 14, 1993 <br />ZONING FILE #1826 - CONT. <br />Goetten stated she appreciates the size of the proposed hardcover <br />removal and the fact that they need additional storage. She said <br />in the past she has been very strict enforcing the OX hardcover in <br />the 0-75’ zone, but because of the vast benefit derived from the <br />removal of the tennis court, would be wiI Iing to allow the lakeside <br />deck. <br />A neighbor presented the Council with a petition in support of the <br />variance and stated he felt the removal of the tennis court would <br />be an improvement in appearance and drainage in the area. <br />Kelley pointed out a two car garage currently exists on the <br />property and the proposed garage, the owners would have four <br />stalls. He suggested they consider the removal of the existing <br />garage. <br />Mr. Henson stated they have ruled out the removal of the existing <br />garage because of the following: it provides privacy from the <br />County road, they have three vehicles, with the removal of the <br />existing storage shed they will need additional storage space, and <br />it would be very expensive to remove the garage as it has a very <br />thick concrete base. <br />Mayor Callahan questioned what they currently use for storage. <br />Mr. Henson answered the shed proposed to be removed is used for <br />storage, and the tennis court is used for parking of their vehicles <br />and boat in the winter. He added the house does not have a basement <br />for additional storage. <br />Kelley noted upon approval of other similar applications. It has <br />been the City’s experience that properties tend to accumulate <br />additionaI iterns. <br />Mrs. Henson stated the existing garage was built in 1978, and is <br />maintained in perfect condition. <br />Mr. Henson said they have lived on the property for nine years and <br />can assure the Council they are not junk collectors. He added, if <br />they are forced to remove the existing garage, they wlII not pursue <br />the project. <br />Mayor Callahan questioned if the application would be allowed if <br />the applicants were not proposing the removal of the tennis court. <br />Goetten stated it would have to be considered on its own merits.