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MINUTES OF THE V ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 8, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. is (7. #04 -3052 ERIC VOGSTROM, 2618 CASCO POINT ROAD, Continued) Peterson inquired whether the applicant was in favor of the Council tabling his application and referring it back to the Planning Commission. Vogstrom indicated that would be okay. Vogstrom inquired whether the Council wished to address the issue of the tree removal. Sansevere recommended the applicant not remove any additional trees. Sansevere noted the tree removal and the variance application are two separate issues. Curtis noted if the application were tabled tonight, it would be on the November 15 "' Planning Commission agenda. Peterson moved, White seconded, to table Application #04 -3052, Eric Vogstrom, 2618 Casco Point Road. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 8. #04 -3054 JON AND GAIL BLACKSTONE, 4475 FOREST LAKE LANDING — VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 5247 Jon and Gail Blackstone, Applicants, were present. Gundlach stated the applicants are requesting a lot width variance in order to construct a new residence on an existing lot. The lot consists of two existing 55 -foot lots that have been combined for a total lot width • of 110 feet at the road. The lot width requirement in this zoning district is 140 feet, with 112 feet being needed for administrative approval. Gundlach noted the lot area does meet the administrative approval standard at approximately .898 acres. The applicant has submitted a plan for a new residence that meets all setback, hardcover and lot coverage standards. City Staff and the applicant's engineer have agreed on a grading plan that will not negatively impact adjacent neighbors and route all new stormwater to the street. Gundlach noted no building permit would be issued until the City Engineer approves the final version of the plan. In addition, the applicants are proposing to retain the existing accessory building located near the road. Since the accessory structure would be located nearer to the street or front lot line than the new residence, a variance is required. Gundlach stated the applicants do have the ability to relocate the structure to the 75 -250' zone, which would meet all setback and hardcover standards or they have the option of incorporating an additional stall into the attached garage to gain additional storage space. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the lot width variance and denial of the variance to permit an accessory building to be located nearer to the street or front lot line than the principal structure. Approval of the lot width variance is subject to a grading plan acceptable to Staff and the City Engineer. Staff continues to recommend denial of the requested variance to keep an existing accessory building closer to the street or front lot line than the principal building. Jon Blackstone, 4465 Forest Lake Landing, stated the only issue apparently outstanding is the shed, which received a new roof and paint last summer at a cost of approximately $2,000. Blackstone noted • that shed has existed in its current location for over 20 years. PAGE 5