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-3I36 TROYBROITZMAN, 1860 SHORELINE DRIVE, Co�itinued) <br /> Murphy commented there was an editorial in the Sun Sailor about how Orono tries to protect the history <br /> a�. --_-a and heritage-of their=comrriunity:•.:� ... ..........._ _____,...__..:_. .«.. _W.. .,...._. - . . . :_.. . ,. ,.:. _ ..- - . , . . ..r. <br /> White stated the proposed house has no character and does not add to the neighborhood. <br /> Murphy stated the Council cannot legislate the building of bigger homes on the lake, and that his recourse <br /> is to start denying applications if they do not add to the neighborhood. <br /> Broitzman requested clarification on the average lakeshore setback. Broitzman inquired whether the � <br /> Council would like the average lakeshore setback line to be at 15 feet. <br /> White stated it is the consensus of the Council that there be a 15-foot average lakeshore setback but that <br /> they would need to see the plans before passing a motion approving that. <br /> Brokl recommended the Council not piecemeal the issues. Brokl pointed out that the issue of character is <br /> one of the elements of whether a variance is granted,and recommended the Council consider the entire <br /> application when deciding whether to approve or deny the variance requests. <br /> Murphy stated he would propose a resolution denying the variances based on the character assassination <br /> for the neighborhood. _ <br /> Brokl stated Staff would be looking for a motion to prepare findings of fact for denial for consideration at <br /> the next Council meeting. <br /> Sansevere inquired whether the application should be tabled. <br /> Broitzman requested his application be tabled. <br /> Gaffron stated the applicant has already provided the City with a six-month extension. <br /> Sansevere stated since he has been on the Council,he has taken into consideration the concerns of the <br /> neighbors and that there are at least a half dozen families who have raised concerns regarding this <br /> application. Sansevere stated they have denied applications in the past because they do not fit in with the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> Murphy moved,Sansevere seconded,to table Application#05-3136, 1860 Shoreline Drive. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. . <br /> Murphy inquired what the protocol is for burning the existing house. Murphy indicated he has concerns <br /> - - about burning the existing residence prior to approval of a new residence. - - - <br /> Brokl stated the Council does not need to approve the burn if they are not comfortable with the situation. <br /> Murphy inquired whether the applicant is living in the house currently. <br /> Broitzman indicated he has moved out and that the utilities are to be disconnected. <br /> PAGE 18 of 27 <br />