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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 14, 2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. 16. #15-3794 TIM AND MARY DOUBEK — 4565 BAYSIDE ROAD — VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 6579 (continued) Staff recommends approval and asks the Council to consider adopting the resolution that has been provided. David Bicker, Denali Custom Homes, stated he represents the homeowners and that he would be able to answer the Council's questions. Levang stated the drawings for the building are plain and typically the City Council likes a little more architectural detail. Levang asked whether there will be a cupola or something that will help dress the structure up. Levang noted to the east of this property the Whites have a similar barn which was nicely done. Bieker stated he is not familiar with their property. Levang stated the site where this accessory building will be is somewhat visible from the road. Levang stated she would like to see some additional architectural detail added to the building, such as a cupola, shutters or window boxes. Walsh asked if that is a required code item. McMillan stated when there is a variance, the Council can ask for special conditions, especially since the building is close to the road. Mattick stated the Council needs to make sure that what the Council is requesting is in relation to what is being proposed. McMillan stated in the past the Council has required special architectural features on an accessory structure when it is visible from the road and that they do not want a building that has an industrial or commercial look to it. Bicker stated he is in complete agreement and that the structure will have multiple colors to dress it up and help it blend in with the environment. Bicker stated the property owners have to drive by the structure to get to their home and that they would like it to look nice. Bicker noted it will actually be completely impossible to see it from the road from any property. Levang stated that is not true and that it will be located where the old apple orchard is Bicker stated when he stands on the site, he cannot see the road. Bicker stated it is clearly indicated on the survey that it is heavily wooded around the site and that there is an apple orchard in front of the building, which makes it very difficult to see the building. Bicker stated they have no intentions of constructing an ugly building where a million dollar home is being built and that they are proposing this location because the new home is being built on the existing home site, which takes advantage of the views of the lake. The previous home was slightly behind it but in the same general location as well. Page 33 of 44