05-23-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING BET MAY 9, 1988 #1260 NYQUIST CONTINUED existing hardcover has been determined as 46.3%. Staff drafted a resolution based on Planning Commission's recommendation of no increase over the existing hardcover. Councilmember Goetten felt that 46% hardcover is excessive and suggested that the application be sent back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration of their recommendation based on this revised existing hardcover calculation. Mr. Nyquist explained how he discovered the hardcover discrepency and brought it to st ff's attention. He stated that he int rpreted Planni n i Commission's recommendation to mean no increase cl, *he existing hardcover irregardless of the change ir. :1 existing hardcover amounts. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron reviewed the revised proposal which decreases the 75-250' hardcover to 44.4%. He noted a few other options to decrease the hardcover in the 75-250' to 41.94 and 34.3% within the 0-75' area. Councilmember. Goetten felt that the lower hardcover amounts were more acceptable to her. She also noted the proposed loft area in the garage and felt the resolution should note the prohibited rental use of this area. Mr. Nyquist stated that he intended to use this area for a workshop and storage. Staff stated they would amend the resolution to reflect the prohibted rental use of this area. Councilmember Callahan felt that the walkway around the garage to the house and brick walkway to lake should be eliminated to reduce the hardcover. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, to approve the variances subject to removing the brick walkway within the 0-75' to the lake and the 75-250' hardcover not to exceed 40%. Mayor Grabek felt that the walkway around the garage was necessary because there was no other way, except to walk through the garage, to get from the driveway to the house. 11