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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 1989 <br />#1440 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF THE LAF.ES <br />2445 SHADYWOOD ROAD <br />COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW* <br />Mr. Mark Winter, Senior Vice President, was present for this <br />application. <br />City Administrator Bernhardson explained that this <br />application involved a commercial site plan review for the <br />addition of another driving lane. <br />It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by <br />Councilmember Peterson, to approve the commercial site plan for <br />the First National Bank of the Lakes. Motion, Ayes=4, Nays=O, <br />Motion passed. <br />#1441 DON COPLEY <br />1185 TONKAWA ROAD <br />VARIANCE <br />RESOLUTION <br />Mr. Copley was present for this application. <br />City Administrator Bernhardson informed the Council that Mr. <br />Copley was seeking approval of an average lakeshore setback <br />variance and a hardcover variance. The Planning Commission had <br />recommended approval of the average lakeshore setback variance <br />but also recommended that hardcover not exceed 25%. <br />Mr. Copley explained to the Council and Acting Mayor <br />Callahan the need to maintain the existing hardcover in the <br />driveway for turn-ar-)und area. Mr. Copley also said that it <br />woul:' he difficult to remove other existing hardcover due to <br />terrac".nq that had been done long before he owned the property. <br />Building and Zoning F.dministrator Mabusth confirmed that the <br />driveway width is approximately 11' and said that the City staff <br />would not recommend na:-rowing the width further. <br />Councilmember Goetten stated that she had visited the site <br />and agreed that the driveway should have enough area to turn <br />around. She said that it would be dangerous to back onto County <br />Road 51. Councilmember Goetten also reminded Mr. Copley that <br />should it be necessary to remove the tree located in the 0-75' <br />setback zone, a permit would be required. <br />It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by <br />Councilmember Goetten, to table this application to the next <br />Council meeting to allow time for the applicant to work with City <br />staff to reach a compromise for removing existing hardcover. <br />Councilmember Peterson said that she had visited the site and <br />favored the Planning Commission's recommendation and the <br />resolution being presented this evening. Planning Commission <br />Representative Cohen commented that the Planning Commission based <br />its recommendation on Lhe need to be consistent and not set any <br />precedent. Mr. John Bent, 1120 Tonkawa Road, said that the <br />Copley's have done a tremendous job upgrading the property. He <br />4 <br />