Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 9/28/1988

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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL METING SEPTEMBER 12, 198E ZONING FILE #1313-ETLER CONTINUED Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron gave more details involving this application and showed the Council where the removals and replacements of hardcover would occur. Councilmember Goetten mentioned that she had visited the site and thought that the applicant's proposal improved the present situation. She appreciated the fact that the Ellers were removing as much hardcover as they were installing. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt Resolution #2491. Motion, Ayes=5, Nayes=0, Motion passed. #131 4 GERALD ROWLETTE 3775 BAYSIDE ROAD VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2492 Applicants were present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson explained that the Rowlettes were seeking a street setback variance for the purpose of installing a sunroom. The sunroom would be located in an existing indentation along the north outer wall of the house. The main issue is hardcover and a patio that the Rowlettes were to have removed in accordance with a variance granted in 1976. The Planning Commission recently recommended approval of this current application based on the removal of half of the concrete patio. Since that time, it had been determined that the patio was split into three sections rather than two. Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron inli ated cn a diagram the configuration of the patio. Councilmember Callahan questioned why the Planning Commission did not have any concern over the number of concrete slabs. Applicant stated that he had informed the Planning Commission that there were two slabs, but upon re-examining the patio, found there to be three slabs. Applicant stated that he would like to remove the outer_ slab, which would mean a removal of lesLi hardcover than recommended by the Planning Commission. May-r Grabek asked applicant why he had not previously removed a concrete patio as directed by thn City. Mr. Rowlette stated Ic.at he had an ice build-up problem in that area. He could remove the ice from the concrete surface, but could not chip the ice from a wocd deck. Mayor Grabek asked Mr. Rowlette if he would also find a reason for not complying with the City should they redirect him to remove a portion of the patio. Applicant stated that he ant the Planning Commission had ?is:;ussed this issue and the slab would have to be removed prior to the issuance of the building permit for the sunroom. City Administrator Bernhardson reiterated that applicant was requesting that only one-third of the concrete patio be remcvPd 2