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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 27, 1998 . (#7) #2370 GARY O'KEEFE, 1392 BALD UR PARK ROAD -VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 4128 Mrs. O'Keefe was present. Gaffron reported that the applicants were requesting a hardcover variance and conditional use permit and variance for grading within 5' of a lot line and within the 0-75' lakeshore setback to . construct a new residence. The revised site plans meet the Planning Commission recommendation to maintain 25% hardcover, which is a decrease from 7,258 s.f. to 5,725 s.f. The applicants also proposed a pond but the Planning Commission did not want to tie variance approvals to stormwater management. · Gaffron noted that no decks were proposed for this lakeshore property. The applicants have indicated they are willing to give up decks for living space, although a future owner may seek variances for a deck. Both Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the proposed plans. Jabbour commented that Council had given Planning Commission direction to limit the number of variances. Goetten indicated that she had been at two Planning Commission meetings, and the current plan was a good compromise for the property. Kelley expressed concern about the mass of buildings on lakeshore properties. He questioned if Council would want to add a condition limiting additional mass, such as a second story, for this residence. Jabbour agreed with Kelley that massing is an issue and Council should continue to monitor lakeshore structures for excessive mass in future applications. Goetten requested stronger wording in the resolution on Page 5, Condition 2. The word "likely" is to be removed indicating that no future increase in hardcover will be approved. Goetten moved, Jabbour seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4128 granting hardcover variances in the 75-250' zone to permit construction of a new residence, and to permit grading and land alterations within the 0-75' lakeshore protected area. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. 10