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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2002 • 7. #02 -2746 Mark Finney, 3210 North Shore Drive — Variances — Continued shifted to be flush with the existing house line. They also recommended a proposed garage be reduced in size. Mr. Finney agreed to that and reduced the size in order to only require a 10' setback. The final survey work on the revised plans was not yet in. In order to shift the addition and preserve yard space on the other side of the house, they made the addition longer and narrower, so that overall, it is the same size as the addition the Planning Commission reviewed. In addition to that, there is a proposed ground level deck and enclosed screen porch to be constructed on the front side of the house. They wish to increase the screen porch so that it can be accessed directly from the house. Hardcover would be reduced substantially, but would still be over the 25% allowed hardcover. Even with the addition shifted to match the current house line, there is a variance required for the side setback because the addition would sit 8' from the side yard setback. The final survey work is needed to locate a sewer line to make sure the proposed garage not be located over the sewer line. If it is not, then a utility easement would be required over the area of the sewer line. Most of the conditions made by the Planning Commission have already been met by the applicant's revised plans. Weinberger stated the staff would be comfortable recommending approval subject to the final survey work and locating the sewer lines. • Mr. Finney stated he would do whatever it takes to meet the City's requirements. Sansevere and Nygard stated they supported staff's recommendation. Moorse clarified that the screened porch would be fine as long as it stays under the 15% structural coverage maximum. Flint moved, and Mayor Peterson seconded, to approve the application subject to the final survey being completed, the sewer being located, and subject to the final resolution being drafted. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 8. #02 -2747 Tonka Ventures, 3749 Livingston Avenue — Easement Vacation — Resolution No. 4761 John Gleason with Hillcrest Northwest Townhomes was present. He stated he was the builder, not the developer, with the project. Flint stated he removed it from the consent agenda because of the neighbor's concern over tree removal and replacement, and erosion that was depositing material on adjacent lots. • Mr. Gleason stated that they need to follow an approved building plan, and until the last