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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, 3534 IVY PLACE, Continued) Gaffron stated that would also require a variance because nonstructural hardcover is being converted to structural hardcover. Gaffron stated if the applicant is going to stay within the footprint of the existing house and go upwards to avoid encroaching on any of the setbacks, there probably would not be an issue, but if you go outside the building envelope and convert nonstructural hardcover to structural hardcover, a variance may be required. Capra inquired whether the boathouse could remain if the hardcover is reduced to 25 percent. Gundlach stated the boathouse is approximately 80 square feet and would need to be removed if a plan is submitted at 25 percent. Gundlach noted property owners are only allowed a lock box consisting of 20 square feet down by the lake and that a variance would be required to keep the boathouse on a rebuild. Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to table Application #04 -3010, Theodore L. Capra, 3534 Ivy Place. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Peterson noted the Council should take action on the Housing Proclamation. Moorse stated the proclamation focuses specifically on what the Interfaith Outreach People are attempting to achieve. • White moved, McMillan seconded, to approve City Proclamation of Housing Week to be November 13 — 20, 2004, in the City of Orono. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. • McMillan suggested the Council proceed forward with surveying some of the narrower beaches and installing wooden posts every 20 to 30 feet to identify it as city property. Peterson noted this item has been discussed in the past and that the main reason for not proceeding forward with the surveying was the costs associated with it. White noted a survey is approximately $3000. McMillan stated given the number of issues involving encroachment and tree removal that have arisen in the past, the City may want to consider having the beaches surveyed and wooden posts installed. Moorse suggested proceeding slowly with the surveys to avoid Staff spending an inordinate amount of time answering phone calls from residents. Sansevere suggested waiting until spring before proceeding with any surveys. White suggested getting a recommendation from the Park Commission on which beaches should be surveyed first. Moorse noted the Park Commission did compile a list of priority sites a couple of years ago. PAGE 13