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r.,_____,.,,,. MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M onday, November 14, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. (Public Comments, Continued) located through the adjoining property which would use the driveway of the apartment complex as part of the public road. Callahan stated he and other tenants of the aparhnent complex still have concerns with the road being opened up for other public use other than by the tenants. Callahan stated there is a fair amount of pedestrian traffic in this area and that in his view it is inappropriate to allow construction traffic on that road. Callahan requested that the Council give serious consideration to limiting construction traffic on that road. Murphy stated he has spoken with Mr. Callahan and the City Administrator regarding this situation and · that it is their belief that constmction traffic will be limited on that road. Murphy commented in hindsight the layout of the roadway and parking in that area is not the best design but that it might be too late to change it at this time. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT #3. #05-3142 CIDUSTOPHER AND EMILY CHAPMAN, 3775 BAYSIDE ROAD- VARIANCE Christopher Chapman, Applicant, was present. Chapman stated at the Planning Commission meeting there was a discussion regarding the trading of nonstructural hardcover for structural hardcover . Chapman pointed out this lot"is oddly shaped and has approximately 480 feet of lakeshore. Chapman stated in his opinion the Planning Commission at some point should consider blight on landscape or blight on neighbors when dealing with zoning. Chapman pointed out that 40 sheds could be constructed across his property and that he would like to only construct one shed. Chapman indicated the location being proposed for the shed does not impede the vision of the neighbors . Chapman stated they would like to construct a one-story cape style shed , which would resemble the house, and that in his view his request is n·ot unreasonable. Chapman indicated the shed would be used for storage. Gundlach stated the applicant is here tonight proposing construction of a 12' by 12' shed, which requires a hardcover variance to pem1it excess hardcover w ithin the 0-250' zone . The applicant is proposing hardco ver removals so as to not increase the amount of hardcover on the property, nor will any additional hardcover be located within 75 feet of the lake. In addition, a second variance is required to pennit a shed to be located 21 feet from th e front property line whe re 50 feet is normally required. Gundlach indicated the 21-foot setback is proposed so that the shed is not located closer to the street orthe front lot line than the principal residence. Page 5