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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 10, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. (5. #06-3182 JEFF MIKKELSON, 1436 BALDUR PARK DRIVE, Continued) Gaffron stated the neighbors' decks do extend into the 0-75' setback but that the objective of the · ordinances is to require everyone to build outside of the 0-75' setback when they wish to rebuild or make improvements to their lot. Gaffron noted the DNR has a 50-foot setback and that the City attempts to keep that wherever possible. Gaffron noted proposal one is at approximately 42 feet and that a hardship would need to be found to encroach further into that setback. Gaffron stated in his opinion the DNR setback is more important than the average lakeshore setback. Murphy inquired how old the other two houses are. A neighbor in the audience indicated the houses are approximately 30 years old. Gaffron stated a 75-foot setback would not allow a buildable lot. Sansevere inquired whether this would be precedent setting if the deck were allowed to encroach into the 0-75' setback. Sansevere stated he would like to be consistent with what the council has allowed in the past. Mikkelson stated he has a number of addresses along the lakeshore that have recently been granted more hardcover than what he is proposing. Sansevere stated the Council has to do what is right and be consistent. Jurgens inquired whether there is a prow that extends forward from the deck. Mikkelson stated the prow creates less hardcover. Gaffron indicated it extends approximately four feet over the average lakeshore setback line. Jurgens stated the extension of the roofline should be taken into consideration. Jurgens stated the reason for his dissention on the vote was that he felt the hardcover could be reduced further. Murphy inquired whether the prow is an extension of the roof or the house. Gaffron stated the prow is an extension of the house and extends approximately another four feet. Mikkelson stated his builder told him the overhang was a foot and a half around the house. Murphy stated the overhang would make the house look a lot closer to the lake if the home is moved seven feet forward. Sansevere inquired whether the neighbor has a concern with his view given the prow. The neighbor indicated he does not. Gaffron stated the plan that was approved by the Planning Commission has a 45-foot setback. Gaffron indicated staff would prefer a plan that would be closer to the 50-foot setback. PAGE 5 of 15