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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 14, 2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. *10. DISPOSAL OF FORFEITED VEHICLE (continued) Farniok stated they have kicked off a 12 for 12 campaign, which is an awareness campaign to help eliminate fatalities on Highway 12 over the next 12 months. Farniok stated there will be more squad cars visible on Highway 12 as part of that awareness campaign. In addition, the possibility of creating turn lanes for northbound traffic on County Roads 90 and 92 is being considered as well as a roundabout. Printup stated he would like to thank Senators Hertzog and Osmek for meeting with Commissioner Lazelle for highlighting the issues and safety concerns with Highway 12. Printup stated the Commissioner indicated he is receptive to the safety audit, which Police Chief Farniok was instrumental in creating as it relates to the Orono section. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT — JON SCHWINGLER, REPRESENTATIVE 11. #15-3769 CHRIS LAPPEN AND KALLYN BIALOWAS, 3409 EASTLAKE STREET — VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 6567 Senior Planner Gaffron stated the applicants are requesting variances for average Lakeshore setback, lake setback, side yard setback, and hardcover in order to construct a detached garage. Due to the creek, this property and the property to the east is considered a lakeshore lot. The applicants originally proposed to construct a 2 -stall 21' x 21' detached garage to replace a similar garage that had been removed by the previous owner some years ago. After the Planning Commission review in October, the applicants revised their plans slightly be reducing the footprint from 2P x 2V to 20' x 20', reduced the roof pitch to provide some visual relief to the neighboring property owner, increased the proposed side setback from 5 to 6 feet, increased the setback to the creek from 18.5 feet to 19.5 feet, and reduced the proposed hardcover from 49.6 percent to 48.89 percent where 61 percent exists and 25 percent is allowed. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the revised proposal given the fact that there are no reasonable location alternatives and an attached single -stall garage would likely require similar if not greater variances. Comments have been received both for and against the proposal and are included in Council's packet. Staff recommends approval of the application subject to the following: Applicants are to remove all hardcover items as proposed, including reconstruction of the driveway to meet the proposed hardcover percentage of 48.9 percent. 2. Grading and drainage plan to be carefully implemented to avoid impact to neighboring properties. Levang asked what other configurations on the property were looked at. Gaffron stated one possible location is bringing it closer to the house but that City Code requires a 10 -foot setback between a principal structure and an accessory structure. Part of that setback is related to visual impact and the other part is related to separation for fire safety reasons. Page 17 of 44