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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2003 4. #03 -2866A David and Judy Zoschke, 2040 Shadywood Road—Administrative • Appeal -- Continued White moved, and Murphy seconded to table Item 4, David and Judy Zoschke, 2040 Shadywood Road — Administrative Appeal. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *5. #03 -291 Winfield and Nancy Stephens, 350 Crestview Avenue— Variances- Resolution No. 5078 Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 5078 granting variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 78 -282, 78- 305(B), and 78- 1288(B) to allow construction of a new residence on a property that is 0.455 acres in size when 2 acres is normally required and for the structure to be setback 30' from the front property line when 50' is required, and 10' from the side property line when 30' is required and 30' from the rear property line when 50' is required and also to allow 45% hardcover in the 75 -250' zone when 25% is normally allowed. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *6. #03 -2935 Scott and Kara Hutton, 1835 Shadywood Road— Variance- Resolution No. 5079 Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 5079 granting variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 78 -282 to allow hardcover within the 75- 250' setback zone of 27.8% or 4,584 s.f. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 7. #03 -2950 David and Tara Gross, 2635 Countryside Drive West— After - the -Fact Variance — Resolution No. 5080 Foth stated that the applicants requested an after - the -fact variance to allow a 2380 s.f sport court to remain less than 6' from the side lot line, where 30' is required. The Planning Commission voted to deny the application, 5 -1, as they found no hardship. They recommended a deadline of June 15, 2004 for removal or relocation of the sport court. After the Planning Commission meeting, Gaffron and Building Inspector Bruce Vang had discussed a reduced time line for removal of the sport court. Mr. Gross came forward. He stated that they never intended to be deceptive with the installation of the sport court. They moved to Orono two years ago. They have four children. They have done some other projects in the back yard since moving in. They decided to install the sport court to keep the children active and safe. They assumed a 10' setback would be allowed, as that is standard in Plymouth. They flagged the area for the court and left the flags up for six weeks. The current location allows them to see the children from the deck and kitchen windows. They spoke to the neighbors, including the • 0