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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 22, 2002 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #02 -2762 Timothy and Mary Sweezo, Continued) The minority view of the Planning Commission was that there are other alternatives to the plan and could fit easily within the required setbacks, but would require relocation of the existing driveway. Weinberger indicated the Planning Commission also expressed concern with the location of the garage and barn on the property, which do not meet minimum setbacks and may set a negative precedent for the City. Weinberger stated this property is located along County Road 6, with the County acquiring additional land over the years, which has resulted in the size of the lot being reduced over the years. Staff recommends approval of the variances based on some of the conditions and findings of the Planning Commission, namely the size of the property, the reduction in size of the lot by the County, and the location of the well and septic on the property. Nygard commented it would be a shame to remove the red barn since it has existed on this lot for a long time and could possibly be one of the oldest buildings in Orono. White stated he is not opposed to the application. • White moved, Flint seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4791, a Resolution granting variances to permit construction of a new three - bedroom house with an attached two stall garage for the property located at 4480 Watertown Road. • Flint indicated he attended the Planning Commission meeting where this was discussed, noting he would like to see the red barn remain since it is part of the heritage and history of Orono. Flint stated he was impressed by the amount of the land that has been taken by the County, which has reduced this lot considerably over the years. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *( #7) #02 -2770 DAVID AND KATHRYN BIEK, 4675 CREEKWOOD TRAIL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — RESOLUTION NO. 4790 Flint moved, White seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4790, a Resolution Granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow plumbing in an accessory building for property located at 4675 Creekwood Trail. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *( #8) #02 -2773 KURT AND MARY RAKOS, 2175 SHEVLIN DRIVE — VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 4793 Flint moved, White seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4793, a Resolution Granting a variance to side yard adjacent to street setback for the property located at 2175 Shevlin Drive. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. • PAGE 6