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ili’’ ili MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 27, 1992 ZONING FILE #1682 - CONT. Qaffron noted the applicant requested to speak to Counc this issue. regarding Brickiey noted she had contacted the truss company and they did not recommend altering the trusses used in the garage. She stated she had a bid to complete the changes to comply with Council’s request, which Indicated the cost would be more than the original garage cost. She stated that she Is seeking legal counsel. Brickiey suggested the Councii has treated her unfairly and she did not appreciate comments made in the past regarding her situation, and the fact that her property is next to the proposed boat launch and that maybe the DNR would be interested in purchasing her property. Jabbour apologized and stated no one on the Counci I meant to be rude. CaI Iahan felt the comments about the boat launch were made pointing out that If her property were to be next to a boat launch, perhaps thov would not need to be as strict about enforcing the ordinances. He noted no one meant to be disrespectful and apologized if she felt that comments were intended that way. Brickiey reiterated that she understocJ the Planning Commission to have given her authority to construct the garage, and thought the only reason to appear before the CouncI I was to fight for the overage In hardcover from the excess slab. Mayor Peterson pointed out that City staff, on two times, placed Stop Work Orders on the project. She suggested that after the first time Brickiey should have made certain she was foMowing the proper channels. Jabbour explained he had attended ail the meetings of the Planning Commission and CouncII at which this issue was discussed. He noted the setback ordinance was established to ensure access by emergency vehicles and to protect neighboring properties from encroac.hment. He noted that every smalt property in Orono is just as important as the larger properties. Mayor Peterson reviewed that the notice sent to Brickiey after the Planning Commission meeting states that the next meeting at which the application would be reviewed would be the next Council meeting. She pointed out that the Planning Commission is only an advisory board. She commented that there still has not been a building permit issued for this garage. 4 1