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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, May 9, 2005 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />(#05-3106 Cindy and Brad McDonnell, Continued) <br />Mrs. McDonnell stated the existing entryway is 7 6 square feet and is not covered. <br />Sansevere inquired whether the current entryway extends past the window. <br />Mrs. McDonnell indicated it does not. <br />Murphy noted Exhibit D-1 depicts a hot tub. <br />Mrs. McDonnell stated that was what they originally proposed, which involved 168 square feet. <br />Mr. McDonnell stated they have revised their plans per the recommendations of the Planning <br />Commission. <br />Curtis stated the applicants are requesting an 80 square foot covered porch. <br />Leslie recommended the Council consider the fact that the City's building code does not mandate a <br />covered entryway and that this might be setting a precedent. <br />Mrs. McDonnell pointed out they are removing three to one hardcover in order to construct the covered <br />entryway. <br />Sansevere stated the Council views hardship as being inherent to the land. <br />Mrs. McDonnell indicated she has reviewed the City's web site and that she understands the intent of the <br />guidelines. McDonnell stated the number one intent of the guidelines is the safety of the residents. <br />McDonnell stated a broken leg costs money and that this hardship is very real. <br />Sansevere inquired whether aesthetics is the driving factor for the size of the entryway. <br />Mrs. McDonnell stated while massing is an issue, a smaller deck would look out of place. <br />Mr. McDonnell noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of an 80 square foot covered <br />entryway on a 4 to 3 vote and that they proceeded forward with these plans based on the recommendation <br />of the Planning Commission. McDonnell indicated aesthetics does play a part in their proposal, noting <br />that they would like to construct an entryway that is attractive to the house given the costs involved with <br />the project. <br />Richard Rohrer, 1424 Baldur Park, stated he is in favor of the 80 square foot porch and that a smaller <br />entryway would not look very attractive. Rohrer indicated he has visited the McDonnells in the <br />wintertime and that the entryway does get icy. <br />White commented this is not a major change to the residence. White pointed out the City's definition of <br />hardship is inherent with the land. <br />PAGE 15