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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR APRIL 27, 1998 <br />(U13) U2353 Lett Busch, 1265 Shoreline Drive - Continued <br />Mr. Busch commented that the Planning Commission asked if the structure would have to be that <br />large. He stated it did not have to be that large but he preferred a 25' x 30' staicture. <br />Goetten asked if he understood that the recommendation was made because he was over on <br />hardcover. He responded that he understood. However, in the building permit application, the <br />hardcover information stated that the intent of the ordinance is to ensure that rainfall or runoff is <br />cleansed by filtering through grass before entering the lake. He noted that two-thirds of his property <br />runs into the wetland. He felt the intent of the law was being met. <br />Jabbour agreed with the applicant's comment. However, as small structures are added the wetlands <br />are being overburdened. <br />Kelley commented that he was not in favor of the application because the statement of hardship does <br />not clearly delineate what the hardships are if the variance is not granted. <br />Busch responded that the hardship is there is no basement. He added that he is near retirement, has <br />been very active and does not plan to go south. He wants to be able to do woodworking on his <br />property. The 3-car garage is not sufficient. It is a nice home but he has no place to pursue his <br />retirement hobby. He could reduce some of the driveway but because of the shape of the lot, backing <br />out onto County Road 15 is a safety issue. The architecture of the proposed structure would be <br />similar to the residence. <br />Kelley commented that only 25% hardcover is allowed and the applicant iii proposing 40%. The <br />applicant noted that he is already at 39.4%. <br />Flint moved, Jabbour seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4073 approving the Planning Commission <br />recommendation to allow an additional 300 s.f. of hardcover on the property located at 1265 <br />Shoreline Drive to permit the construction of a 25' x 25' hobby room. <br />Jabbour suggested staff assist the applicant if they have difficulty stating hardships. The hardships <br />for this application were summarized as the wetland, traffic on County Road 15, the shape of the lot, <br />no basement, and the house was located prior to current ordinances. Kelley noted the importance <br />of listing the hardships so that the record could show unique conditions for granting a variance. <br />Goetten asked if removal of some hardcover from the driveway would create an unsafe condition. <br />Busch explained where the hardcover was to be removed and stated that the removal would be <br />satisfactory. <br />10 .