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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, November 26, 2007 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />(#07-3323 Structures Unlimited On Behalf of Judson and Aleya, Continued) <br />Langhans indicated the foundation variance is really a moot point and the issue is the lakeshore setback <br />and hardcover variances. The height of the original structure did not require a variance but they have <br />reduced the height of the structure. The structure is a story and a half, the floor trusses are 18 inches, <br />with a two and a half foot knee wall at the short point, and four feet in, the ceiling height is 5 '/11 ", <br />which gives them some livable space in that area. Langhans pointed out that the more the pitch of the <br />roof is dropped, the less living space that is available. <br />Murphy stated he is in agreement with the idea of dropping the knee walls and extending the eaves. <br />Rahn asked what they are doing with the foundation and whether the foundation would be replaced. <br />Langhans stated the existing footings were two feet deep and were replaced this past summer. <br />Rahn asked if this is a project that is slowly evolving or whether they have always envisioned this type <br />of project from the start. Rahn stated the methodology of the project seems backwards. <br />Langhans stated the design of the house before the Council is utilizing the existing footing type and <br />foundation type. <br />Rahn asked if all the footings would be replaced. <br />Langhans indicated they would be but that they are pier footings. <br />Rahn commented in his view the foundation is basically being replaced. Rahn asked if the first floor <br />cap would be saved. <br />Langhans stated there are concrete piers in the ground, which a large number have been replaced. The <br />exterior first floor walls will stay, with the interior walls being removed. <br />PAGE 13 of 32