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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 8, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 6. #15-3792 JOHN AND BEN KIEFFER, 2024 SHADYWOOD ROAD — VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 6581 (continued) Gaffron stated the City Council has a draft resolution in its packet and that he would be able to answer any questions they may have regarding the proposal. Walsh noted the hardcover was originally proposed at 35 percent and has been reduced to 32 percent. Walsh asked what amount of hardcover is allowed. Gaffron indicated 25 percent hardcover is allowed. Gaffron noted the reduction results in a garage that meets the required setback from the street. The lot is less than 40 feet wide and the applicants are not able to have a side -loading garage. The neighbor to the south has indicated he has no problem with the 5 -foot setback. If the garage had been pushed back toward the house more, it likely would have impacted the open space feel of the neighborhood. Walsh asked what the current hardcover is on the property. Gaffron stated existing hardcover is at 31.9 percent and proposed hardcover is 32.8 percent. Gaffron stated the amount of hardcover now being proposed is less than what was originally proposed. Walsh commented it appears to be more of an in-kind situation and that there is not much room to reduce it further except for the bump -out on the driveway. Walsh stated because Shadywood Road is a busy road, the bump -out is probably necessary. Gaffron stated the backup apron in Staff s view is pretty critical for this site. Walsh moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6581, a Resolution Approving Variances from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-350, 78-1403, and 78-1700(1) for property located at 2024 Shadywood Road. VOTE. Ayes 5, Nays 0. 7. #15-3795 SOUTHVIEW DESIGN ON BEHALF OF ROBERT AND BETH SCHNELL, 1130 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD SOUTH — VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 6582 Curtis noted this application was before the City Council at its last meeting. Staff has prepared a resolution reflecting the Council's direction from that meeting. Walsh noted Staff's report did not recommend the pavers but that there was not much discussion at the last meeting about why they were not in favor of them. Walsh stated it appears that the pavers are a good trade-off than having stairs there. Walsh stated he would like to know why Staff does not prefer the pavers. Curtis stated the Code does not allow pavers in that area but that they would likely result in less hardcover in that area than a stairway. Walsh stated in the future he would like to have a little more discussion from Staff in these types of situations where they recommend denial based on a strict interpretation of the code. Walsh noted the applicant brought up the fact that they would be allowed stairs in that area. Page 9 of 32