Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 1/11/1988

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 14, 1987 #643 CURTISS CONTINUED It was moved by Councilmember Sime, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to table Application #643 until the January 11, 1988 Council meeting. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. #1104 GREG PERL 309 WESTLAKE STREET VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2318 Gregg & Bette Perl were present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson explained the request for rear and side setback and height variances to construct an addition to existing residence. Regarding the substandard septic system, staff recommen::s requiring completion of interim repairs no later than July 1, 1988, with due consideration given to the flexibility in that date depending on tna status of the Stubbs Bay Sewer project. Tois application was tabled at Council's last meeting per.oing staff investigation of complaints regarding home occupation violations on the property. Staff inspected the property ar.d noted a few unrelated zoning violations and sent a letter to applicant addressing the alleged violations comet-nicating that if the allegations were taking place, they would be in violation of the City Code. Greqg Per 1 stated they just want to abide by the rules and improve their property. Councilmember Callahan noted per staff's memo that other cluttered properties were sited by staff in this neighborhood that were in violation. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffr.on confirmed this, noting that staff usually enforces these violations only upon comp 1 a i nt. It was mo,%ed by Councilmember Callahan, secon('.ed by Councilmember Goetten, to adopt Resolution $2318 approving the variances per staff recommendation. It was noted that none of the affected neighbors were present Lor this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson noted that the complaining neighbor was asked to submit a written complaint with any other neighbors in agreement with him, which the City has not received. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaf:ron also noted that the complaining party was informed of this meeting.