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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCII. MEETING IIELD JUNE 10, 1985 PAGE. 10 Councilmember L. Adams moved, Councilmember T. Adams seconded, to approve Resolution #1776, A Resolution approving a conditional use permit for the excavation of a pond subject to staff adding another condition to the resolution to read "6. garage drain and iron filter drain may not drain into the pond and the relocation of those drains are subject to staff recommendation and approval." Motion, Ayes (4), Nays (0). #920 LOU FEGERS 2590 NORTH SHORE DRIVE VARIANCE RESOLUTION #1777 Mr. and Mrs. Lou Fegers were present. Builder, Marty Bethke, was also present. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that the applicant requests a hardcover and setback variance to replace a structurally unsafe attached garage with living space. Gaffron noted that the applicant has proposed tradeoffs in hardcover but that the hardcover would still increase in the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone from 3.2% to 5.0% and from 53.8% to 56.8% in the 75-250' lakeshore setback zone. Councilmember L. Adams felt that there is definitely a hardship on the property in that the garage is literally falling off. Acting Mayor Frahm noted that the future owner of the home will probably come to the City to ask for a variance to c,-astruct a garage. Frahm explained that he would have no problem approving a variance to replace the existing garage with more garage space, but that the applicant is requesting to eliminate any garage space and replace it with living space. Frahm stated that by eliminating the garage space, it would leave a future owner with no garage. Frahm noted that it will be very hard for a future council not to grant a variance for a garage and that there is really no other room on the property to place a garage. Lou Fegers stated that they will not ask for a garage. Fegers stated that they will be able to landscape the area so as not to appear unsightly to anyone. Councilmember T. Adams noted that the City cannot force people to construct a garage on their property and should not try to plan something in the future for someone else. Adams noted that he does have a problem with the extension into the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone. Councilmember Grabek recognized the hardship on this property and felt that the amount of hardcover requested is minimal. Councilmember Grabek moved, Councilmember L. Adams seconded, to approve Resolution 11777, A Resolution approving a variance for Lou Fegers to permit increases in hardcover in the 0-75' and 75-250'. Motion, Ayes (2), Nays (2). Councilmember T. Adams and Acting Mayor Frahm voted nay.