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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 11, 1985. PAGE 4 11. The 15' elevation would give a true distance of 75' from the lake at about a 70' horizontal distance. 12. The variance will not modify the character of the neighborhood. Additional findings should include the Krutzig findings in Resolution #1726. Before the motion was voted upon, discussion continued. Councilmember Grabek noted that he did not vote for the Krutzig application because he was building a new home on lakeshore property and knew the zoning codes prior to building the home. Grabek stated that the past philosophy of the Council has been for the benefit of the lake and the City has been strict on any building within the 0-75' lakeshore setback area. Grabek stated that if the Council passes this motion, that the philosophy of the City is changing for certain reasons such as the home being built prior to the current owner and the general lay of the land because other homes extend beyond this home. Grabek stated that there are plenty of homes in Orono that may have the same hardships as Ragatz. Grabek noted that the general philosophy of the City seems to be changing. Grabek stated that he would have to vote against this motion in order to be consistent with past City decisions. Grabek noted that the Council should be willing to allow everyone else to build within the 75' if they approve Ragatz's application. Councilmember T. Adams felt the same as Councilmember Grabek. Adams noted that this is a 20 percent lakeshore setback variance. Councilmember L. Adams stated that he agrees with the 0-75' setback rule with the lake, but that there are many lots around the lake which have special circumstances that warrant a variance. Adams felt that the Krutzig application was one and that the Ragatz application is another one. Adams noted that he did not feel that this would be a philosophical change to approve this variance. Councilmember Frahm asked that the deck be moved just so it extends along the side of the home and out of the 75' setback zone. Richard Ragatz stated that a mature tree would have to be removed if the deck was to be placed on the side of the property. Ragatz noted also that the neighbors do not wish to have the deck outside their indow and that he is trying to preserve the privacy of bot ,omeoaners. David Kirscht stated that ap, oving this variance would not be precedent setting in that each variance is unique to each individual property and should be reviewed that way.