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1VIINUTES OF THE � <br /> � ORONO CITX COUNCIL MEETING <br /> � 1VV][onday,October 10,2005 - <br /> � 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> _.��n�c_z1� �r_��.rr,t:v�loo�n�G—o:n•.ti�� . . . <br /> Peterson stated she prefers the access off of Heritage and that the applicant has talcen some good steps at <br /> reducing the size of the house, Peterson stated she still has some issues with the amount of massing on <br /> the lot and that she would prefer a smaller structure on this lot to better�t in with the neighborhood. <br /> Sansevere stated he is in agreement with the comments of Mayor Peterson. <br /> Stephen Charrier, 1910 Heritage Drive, stated the honze in the proposed location is less inirusive to the <br /> • neighborhood than further back on the lot. Charrier indicated there are a nuinber of trees betweeiz his . <br /> property and the applicant's,which helps to screen the structure. <br /> Petcrson noted Chanier's wife had concerns regardiiig the massing on the lot, � . <br /> Broitzman stated the footprint of the house is approximately 3400 square feet and the garage is around <br /> 1600,for a total of 5100 square feet. Broitzman inquued how niuch nzore the house should be reduced. � <br /> � Sansevere suggested designing the house to blend in more with the neighborhood. �� <br /> - Peterson pointed out there are no properties in that area that have a four-stall garage. .. <br /> � Murphy commented the design of the house should fit in with the rest o£the neighborhood. . ' <br /> Morris Nelson, 1900 Shoreline Drive, stated he is in full support of a nice project, Nelson indicated he . <br /> has compiled a list of nullion dollar honies and that there are 33 homes currently on the market that are <br /> listed over a million dollars. Nelson stated he would be happy to have a multi-million dollar house ilext <br /> to his, • � <br /> White inquired whether the resident would like to see a]louse with more character. . , . . <br /> Nelson stated he would. <br /> White stated given the aniount of money being spent on the home, a more aesthetically�leasing house � <br /> could be designed. <br /> Peterson stated a home with more character might be nlore ap�ealing to the Council. Peterson indicated • <br /> she�ersonally does not like the design of the home. <br /> McMillan encouraged the a�plicant talce the time to design a home that is aesthetically pleasing and - <br /> utilizes quality materials. . . � <br /> Broitznzan stated he has been a Uuilder for over 13 years and that he talces �eat pride in what he does: � _ <br /> Broitzman indicated his last house rvas constructed in Austin and that a top priority of his is energy . <br /> efficiency. Broitzman pointed out this house is 40 percent rnore energy efficient than�vhat the code . . <br /> requires and would only cost�67 per month to heat, <br /> . a�r'�� 9� <br />