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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 13, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (9. #04 -3052 ERIC VOGSTROM, 2618 CASCO POINT ROAD, Continued) with this type of application and that he would not support any deviation from what the City has consistently approved in the past. Vogstrom stated in his view he is not constructing an enormous house and that the 1,500 square foot is the minimum the City allows. Vogstrom stated his lot consists of 20,500 square feet and that in his opinion the majority of the 1,500 square foot footprints are on lots that are only 10,000 square feet. Sansevere noted Staff has not been convinced that there is a hardship and that he relies heavily on Staff's recommendations in cases like this. Sansevere stated the applicant does have the right to continue to pursue this application if that is his desire. Vogstrom noted that Gaffron was opposed to the Switz application. Sansevere stated he does not recall the Switz situation. Peterson stated the Switz house is located on Shadywood. Peterson stated she would prefer construction not be commenced on this lot until the trees are replaced and growing. Vogstrom noted he has submitted a restoration plan. Vogstrom indicated a majority of the trees were located in the 75' -250' zone. Vogstrom stated a mistake was made and that he is attempting to restore the property. Murphy stated he suggested at the last meeting that this application be tabled to allow a plan to be arrived at that meets Staff's approval, which has not been done. Murphy noted he is not in support of the 1,500 square foot footprint. Murphy stated in his view a great deal of research has been done by the applicant and a great amount of effort has been put forth by Staff. Murphy indicated in light of the research and work that has been done on this matter, the application should move forward. Peterson inquired whether the applicant would like his application be tabled. Vogstrom stated he could live with the 1,500 square feet. Barbara Essen, 2648 Casco Point Road, stated the removal of the trees has not enhanced the view of the neighborhood, noting that the trees that were removed on their lot were very mature trees and cannot be replaced in their lifetime. Sansevere inquired how many trees the Essens lost. Essen indicated they lost two mature trees. Peterson inquired whether the applicant would like his application tabled. Vogstrom indicated he does not want his application to be tabled. McMillan stated she would like some calculations for hardcover on the 1,500 square foot footprint, with the decision being up to the applicant on what size house he would like and whether he would like a two - stall or a three -stall garage. PAGE 9