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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 8, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (14. #04 -3010 THEODORE L. CAPRA, 3534IVYPLACE, Continued) Gundlach stated under the plan for the 30 percent hardcover the applicant would need to remove approximately 749 square feet, and with the 33 percent hardcover plan, hardcover would need to be reduced by 1,119 square feet. The applicant is no longer requesting a conditional use permit for grading within 75 feet of the lake. Staff, including the City Engineer, met with the applicant on site and determined that the level of work he is requesting to do would only require a land alteration perniit or approval in conjunction with any building permit for a new residence. Staff continues to recommend denial of the variances since the lot is conforming in area and width. White inquired if 749 square feet of hardcover could be illustrated on the overhead. Gundlach stated the detached garage consists of 451 square feet, as an example. Gaffron stated the driveway really cannot be reduced much under the 30 percent plan and still remain functional. Gaffron stated a reduction in hardcover would probably result in a reduction in the size of the house. Gundlach stated the driveway depicted on the overhead is the minimum allowed by staff. • Sansevere inquired what the square footage of the proposed residence is. Gundlach stated the footprint is 2,288 square feet, with the attached garage being another 720 square feet. r1 U White noted a reduction of 749 square feet is approximately one -third of the house. Gaffron stated the adjacent house is at 25 percent, with a lot roughly the same size as this lot. Sansevere inquired whether the house could be relocated closer to the street to shorten the driveway. Gundlach stated that option has been considered. Capra stated he has explored a number of options with Staff, including relocating the house further back from the lake, which resulted in a loss of the view of the lake due to the other adjacent homes. Capra stated he is not sure how to comply with the 25 percent hardcover and have a house that is livable. Capra stated in his view he is being penalized for having a lot that is conforming but a lot that does not allow for a decent size house to be constructed. Capra stated after the front, rear and side setbacks are taken into consideration, the size of the building envelope is not that large. Capra noted another lot that was non- conforming was given a 38 percent hardcover limit. Capra stated due to the value of the lot, a larger size house is warranted on the lot. Capra commented a smaller size house could be constructed but it would be a house without much storage. Capra requested the City Council allow the additional 749 feet. PAGE 11