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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 29, 2001 ZONT G ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( #5) 001 -2674 DENNIS & DIANE KILLIAN, 1420 SHORELINE DRIVE, VARIANCE RENEWAL — RESOLUTION NO. 4654 Mayor Peterson noted this is a variance renewal. Peterson stated she was opposed to this item being placed on the Consent Agenda since she opposed it back in 1999 and will continue to vote against it. Sansevere moved, White seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4654, a Resolution granting renewal of a bluff setback variance to permit construction of a new residence located at 1420 Shoreline Drive. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Peterson Opposed. *( #6) 41 -2675 DONNA LILE, 2765 ETHEL AVENUE, VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 4655 Flint moved, Nygard seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4655, a Resolution granting variances to lot area and lot width to permit construction of a gabled dormer above the existing entrance of the house located at 2765 Ethel Avenue. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • ( #7) 0`01 -2678 KRISTI ROESLER, 1169 ELMWOOD AVENUE — VARIANCES Kirsti Roesler, Applicant, and John Waldron, Attorney -at -Law, was present. Weinberger stated this is a two -part application, with the first part of the request being for variances for lot area/width regarding the lake lot to permit future residential construction. Weinberger stated the lake lot currently is undeveloped and is 50 feet wide at the lakeshore, with the property being located in the LR -1B District, which has a requirement of 140 feet. The lot consists of approximately .255 acres or 11,100 square feet, with this district requiring one acre. The Planning Commission has reviewed this application and history of the property. In 1971, a variance was applied for on the lakeshore lot that was denied by the City of Orono. The property has long been used as dock access for adjacent properties that it has been held in common ownership with, which technically is a violation of City Code since it is a lot that stands on its on. Weinberger noted that docks are considered an accessory structure and are not permitted on lots without a principal structure. Weinberger stated the lot is located adjacent to platted Elmwood Avenue and is in an area of Elm,Nood Avenue that is undeveloped. Weinberger stated a city lift station is located within the right -of -way or just off the right -of -way in that location as well. The Planning Commission did review this application and voted 4 -0 to recommend denial of the variance for lot area/lot width that would allow Lot 7 to be considered buildable. f PAGE