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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCII. MEETING HELD APRIL R. 1985. PAGE 6 #900 JAM.ES OGLAND (cont.) Mayor Butler asked Ogland if there were footings for the shed. James Ogland stated that the shed does not have footings but merely sits on the ground. Ogland noted that Big Island is for recreational use and that the topography of his land makes it very difficult to carry items up and down the hill. Councilmember L. Adams agreed with Councilmember Frahm regarding the shed. Adams felt that the storage shed should only be allowed to remain until the seasonal principal dwelling is built and then it should be removed. Councilmember Grabek stated that convenience should not be recognized by the City as a hardship. Grabek felt that the City would be opening tr . doors for everyone in Orono if they were to qrant a variance for convenience only. Grabek felt the deck was acceptable because of the steep shore and that the deck should not create any ecological problem. Grabek agreed that the shed should remain until the principal dwelling is constructed and then it should be moved out of the 0-75' setback zone. Mayor Butler moved, Councilmember Grabek seconded, to approve the after -the -fact variance for James Ogland based on the following findings: 1. Steep slopes and the uneven, sometimes slippery shoreline terrace make access to the property difficult if not Lazardous. 2. The lake access is the only viable access to the property, and in this case the decking appears reasonable to provide a safe access. Such approval is subject to t,.- following conditions: 1. Shed to be removed after the certificate of occupancy for the pr�nc•ipal residence has been issued and is to be moved outside the 0-75' setback area. Motion, Ayes (4), Nays (1). Councilmember Frahm voted nay. Mayor Butler addressed the issue of the automatic lot area variance. Mayor Butler moved, Councilmember Frahm seconded, to conceptually approve the automatic lot area variance and directed staff to revise the resolution and resul3mit it to Council for action. Motion, Ayes (5). Nays (0).