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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, July 25, 2005 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />(10. #05-3133 BRUCE AND ELIZABETHNUSBA UM, 3480 NORTHSHORE DRIVE, <br />Continued) <br />While the garage sits 3.5' off the side yard, Nusbaum noted that any more than 5' would obstruct <br />the view from the house. A plan which was designed specifically with a garage in the same <br />footprint or location was approved by the previous Council. <br />The builder, Ross Langhans, stated that the building inspectors stated they could likely gamer an <br />additional 1-1 %2' from the overhangs. <br />Sansevere noted that, typically, staff includes a recommendation with an application; which this <br />seemed to be lacking. <br />Gaffron stated that due to so many variables, staff found it difficult to make a recommendation; <br />however, a 10' side setback would be preferable to a 5' one. <br />Murphy suggested the applicant consider a higher pitch to the roofline in order to allow more <br />storage space above. <br />Langhans stated that they had designed the garage to match the home. He pointed out that the <br />survey and staff reports do not clearly identify the fact that the garage sits within two zones. <br />Nusbaum pointed out that a 22'X22' garage is 484 s.f, as opposed to the 440 s.f. as recommended <br />by the Planning Commission. He added that, several years ago when they had built their home, the <br />minutes will reflect that the City Council gave them permission to build a garage in the same <br />footprint as the current one. <br />Sansevere stated that he wished to see a 10' setback no matter if the garage was a single or 1 %2 <br />story structure. <br />Murphy moved, White seconded, to adopt the Planning Commission recommendation with a <br />10' side setback for a 22'X22' garage whether constructed as single or 1 '/2 story structure for <br />the garage located at 3480 North Shore Drive. <br />Mrs. Nusbaum asked why they were not going to be given the 5' option. <br />Murphy stated that the City Council failed to identify a hardship to the land to support the 5' <br />option. <br />VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />*11. #05-3137 ROBERT AND VICTORIA JAFFRAY, 540 BARRETT AVENUE — <br />VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO.5362 <br />Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.5362, a Resolution <br />granting a front yard setback variance for 540 Barrett Avenue. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0 <br />PAGE 5 of 10 <br />