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n U MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 11, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #04 -3048 Steven and Kathleen Persian, Continued) Persian indicated because of the outlot, the building is technically located in front of the house but it appears to be at the side of the residence. Gundlach indicated there is platted right -of -way to the north that is not developed. Gundlach illustrated on the overhead where the residence is located and the location of the proposed structure. Murphy inquired whether this structure could be located elsewhere. Gundlach stated originally Staff felt the location of the structure and the alternate septic site could be swapped, which is still a possibility. Gundlach stated if those two are swapped, there would be no need for any variances. Gundlach stated the site where the structure is proposed to be located has not been tested for a septic site and that there might also be some access issues to the new structure if the two locations are swapped. Peter Schoon, 994 Hunt Farm Road, presented pictures to the Council showing a view from his residence. McMillan inquired whether the proposed structure would be within his sight line. Schoon stated it would be. Persian indicated the neighbor's sight line is approximately 300 to 400 feet away from the proposed structure with a strip of 75 to 100 feet of deciduous trees between the two properties. White inquired whether there was a homeowner's association for their neighborhood. Schoon stated there is a homeowner's association. Persian indicated he is in agreement with the Planning Commission and he is agreeable to reducing the size of the structure. Sansevere inquired whether the applicant is still requesting the variance to the north side yard setback. Gundlach stated the applicant is only requesting a variance to permit the proposed storage shed to be located nearer the front or street lot line than the principal building. Sansevere inquired how close he would be to the lot line. Gundlach noted the applicant is agreeable to reducing the size of the structure, which would be 30 feet to the north and approximately 45 -50 feet to the undeveloped right -of -way under this proposal. Persian stated he would be 50 feet to the undeveloped right -of -way, not Schoon's residence. White noted that would make it approximately 80 feet from the Schoon property. Sansevere inquired whether Mr. Schoon would still be able to see the structure if it was located behind the • front lot line. PAGE 9