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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2003 • 6. #03 -2907 Jeff and Cara Ziebarth, 720 North Arm Drive — Variances — Revised Plan — Continued Mayor Peterson stated that they were going to deny last time with setbacks of 2.4' and 4.3', and then the applicants came in with 0.9' and 4' setbacks. Gaffron stated that the maximum overhang allowed was a 1.5' encroachment into the setback. So from the garage addition, they could have 1.5' overhang into the setback. Murphy stated that the City has an informal rule of small lot, small house. White mentioned the colonnade idea. Ziebarth sketched it out for the Council to view on the overhead. Gaffron stated it would be viewed as a structure, though it is open and lower than the roof. As drawn it would sit about 4' from the lot line, instead of 10'. It would be an aesthetic issue, that brings some impacts. White stated that the problem with the colonnade was that it could turn into something else, like a screened in porch down the road. Mayor Peterson stated she would not vote in favor of the application because of the setbacks. Mr. Ziebach stated that they would be willing to remove the overhangs from both the north and south sides, and put in a colonnade on the south side only. Council agreed that would be acceptable. Gaffron stated that Council had provided clear enough direction. The colonnade would have to be an open structure, set in from the edge of the house. By the next meeting, he would draft a resolution and have new plans, with a review of the drainage plan. White moved, and Mayor Peterson seconded, to table Item 6, #03 -2907, Jeff and Cara Ziebarth, 720 North Arm Drive. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *7. #03 -2916 Phillip Smith, 2600 West Lafayette Road — Variance — Resolution No. 5022 Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 5022 granting variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivision 2, and 10.56, Subdivision 16(L)(1 &2) to allow hardcover in excess of the amounts normally allowed, and a variance to Sections 10.22, Subdivision 1, 10.55, Subdivision 8 and 10.56, Subdivision 16(C) to allow a second story addition over the existing residence located less than 75' from the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka where no structure is normally allowed. • Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0.