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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 8, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. (8. #04 -3054 JONAND GAIL BLACKSTONE, 4475 FOREST LAKE LANDING, Continued) Gaffron suggested requiring removal of the shed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Gaffron stated one further issue concerns the driveway being relocated to the north in order to comply with the grading plan, which may necessitate relocating the shed approximately 20 feet. Jon Blackstone indicated they are in favor of the grading plan, which helps to alleviate the steepness of the driveway. Gaffron noted there might need to be some minor changes to the wording of the resolution to accommodate what was discussed tonight. Gail Blackstone stated the fee on their application was almost doubled for the variance, noting that this application was only two feet shy of being administratively approved except for the shed. Blackstone requested the Council consider a staggered fee structure to deal with applications that are simpler in nature. White moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5247, a Resolution Granting a Lot Width Variance for Jon and Gail Blackstone, 4475 Forest Lake Landing, with the condition the accessory building be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 9. #04 -3055 DR. MARTHA SPENCER, 1005 WILLOW DRIVE SOUTH — VARIANCES • Mark Ritter appeared on behalf of Dr. Martha Spencer. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a hardcover variance within the 0 -75' setback to allow 11.7 percent hardcover. This application was tabled at the last City Council meeting at the applicant's request. To date no revisions have been submitted to the original plan. In addition, during discussions with the Planning Commission and Council the applicant has stated that there is a 10.5' by 25' dog kennel on the property that was not included in the hardcover calculations. Staff feels the dog kennel is further justification for not granting the hardcover variance. Curtis suggested Council discuss whether the previous variance approval should be amended or whether the dog kennel should be removed in order to achieve the 8 percent level approved with the 2004 variance. The Planning Commission voted 7 -0 to recommend denial of the hardcover and setback variances based on lack of sufficient hardship. Staff also recommends denial of the application. Ritter inquired whether the Council would allow a paver called Neco- Paver. Ritter noted this type of paver allows permeation of water through it. Ritter stated they would like to utilize these pavers for the walkways and that they would be willing to remove the dog kennel. Curtis stated removal of the dog kennel would bring the property back to the approved level in 2004. Ritter inquired why the dog kennel was not included in the original calculations. • PAGE 8