Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,March 13, 2006 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (4. #OS-3136 TRDYBROITZMAN, 1860 SHORELINE DRIVE, Co�:tinued) <br /> Gaffron stated the proposed house meets the 30-foot side setbacks and that the City has a standard that a <br />� � -�°~- house can go from the 30 foot to the 30=foot line and that there is nothing prohibitir�g a=person from �<� -,:-_- <br /> constructing a house that would extend that entire width. Gaffron stated in this case the lot is 133 feet <br /> wide and there are 30-foot setbacks. Gaffron pointed out there are a number of lots in this area that are <br /> not 200 feet wide. <br /> • Gaffron stated the Council should conclude whether that meets the intent of the code and whether the <br /> applicant is meeting the standard that is in the City's code and whether it is a hardship. Gaffron stated the <br /> Council should look at whether the ap�licant could build on the lot without a variance. <br /> McMillan commented that a number of these lots were platted prior to the establishment of the code. <br /> McMillan stated she has a real concern regarding the average lakeshore setback line in that the new line <br /> has been artificially created. McMillan stated based on the old line,there is a hardship to bring the house <br /> forward to preserve trees and to reduce the amount of grading,but that she was hoping the building would <br /> be located in a place that was cognizant of the neighbor to the east. McMillan stated in her view the <br /> house is way too far in front and that she would like to see the house located further back. McMillan <br /> -apologized she did not indicate that to the applicant previously. <br /> White inquired where Council Member McMillan would like to see the house located. <br /> McMillan indicated she does not know what the exact distance should be without getting in the grading <br /> issues. McMillan inquired what the rationale was for the 15 feet. . <br /> � Gaffron stated the rationale is based on the neighbor submitting a letter requesting that the house be put in <br /> line with their house. <br /> Broitzman stated it was his understanding from the previous meetings that it was recommended the other <br /> neighbor's house be utilized for the average lakeshore setback. Broitzman stated prior to the final survey, <br /> he did contact his three neighbors and that nothing was said about moving the house further back. <br /> Broitzman stated the property has now been surveyed and that the first time he became aware of the 15 <br /> feet was last week Thursday in an e-mail. <br /> Charrier stated at the last meeting he did indicate he would prefer the houses even with each other rather <br /> than further back. Charrier stated in his opinion that would be a lot less obtrusive to him. <br /> McMillan stated when she reviewed this application again, she realized the new average lakeshore <br /> setback has no basis and that she has to go off the old line rather than have the house deviate from that <br /> line. McMillan stated there are a lot of reasons to bring the house forward from the original average <br /> lakeshore setback but that there should be a compromise between both neighbors. <br /> Broitzman stated he never proposed using the setback to the Coward residence but that Mr. Coward <br /> proposed that. <br /> McMillan stated there was a miscommunication and that she is not blaming anyone for the mix-up. <br /> PAGE 11 of 27 <br />