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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 27,1998 (#12) #2362 BOB HOWARD, 1300 SHORELINE DRIVE - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO. 4072 Mr. and Mrs. Howard were present. Van Zomeren explained that the property is approximately .4 acres in the RR-IB zoning district. Several vari?r.ces are required to rebuild a residence including lot area, lot v/idth, front yard, side yard and rear yard setbacks. She referred to the sur\'ey showing the encroachments. A topographic map shows ther^ 'j'e wetlands that encroach the property in the northeast corner requiring a 26' setback for structures. She also had sketches of the proposed residence. The Planning Commission voted in favor of granting all requested variances. Properties with fire damage are allowed 6 months to remove the debris. After variances are granted, a year is allowed to apply for the building permit. Since no accessor)' structures are allowed when there is no principal structure, the accessory structure will be required to be removed. Goetten asked who would monitor the setback when a new accessory stmcture built. Van Zomeren replied that a building permit would be required, and the structure would have to meet hardcover, structural coverage and setback requirements or a variance would be required. The applicants had no additional comments. Jabbour questioned the use of a 1985 survey. Van Zomeren explained that a final grading plan would be required with the building permit. The application was allowed to move forward because insurance companies do not pay for application fees, surveys, architect fees, etc. The 6-month time limit and vandalism on the property are immediate issues. Jabbour asked that all debris on the property be removed, not just the fire damage. Since this is a substandard lot, a limited amount of activity is allowed. Goetten reiterated that all of the property needs to be cleaned up because some of the debris is not a result of the fire. Van Zomeren confirmed that all debris would be removed, based on discussions with the Building staff Jabbour asked if the applicant understood the conditions being required. Howard asked if it all had to do with the variance. Jabbour responded that the City wants to take this opportunity to be sure there is an appropriate residence and improve the property. Van Zomeren added that she had volunteered to work with Mr. Howard's insurance company. The cleanup must be complete within 6 months from the December date of the fire. 8