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COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> , MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO C1TY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,September 13,2004 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. � <br /> 5. #04-3010 TH�ODORE CAPRA,3534 IVY PLAC�—VARIANC�S <br /> White moved,Sansevere seconded,to table Application#04-3010,Tl�eodore Capr1, <br /> 3534 Ivy Place,at the request of tlie Applicant. VOT�: Ayes 4,N�ys 0. <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,November 8,2004 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 14. #04-3010 THEODORE L. CAPRA,3534 IVY PLACE—VARIANCES <br /> Theodore Capra,Applicant,was present. <br /> Gundlach stated the applicant is requesting a hardcover variance in order to consh•uct a new 1,350 square foot single family <br /> home. The applicant has been unable to meet the 25 percent hardcover limit for the 75-250' zone. <br /> The applicant has proposed two plans before the Planning Commission-one requesting 30 percent hardcover and one <br /> requesting 33 percent hardcover. Gundlach stated it is her understanding the applicant is requestiug approval of the 30 percent <br /> hardcover plan. TBe Planniug Commission unanimously recommended denial of both plans and directed the applicant to <br /> design a site plan incorporating the 25 percent hardcover. <br /> Gundlach stated under the plan for the 30 percent hardcover the applicant would need to remove appro�imately 749 square feet, <br /> and with the 33 percent hardcover plan,hardcover would need to be reduced by 1,119 square feet. <br /> The applicant is no longer requesting a conditional use permit for grading within 75 feet of the lake. Staff,including the City <br /> Engineer,met witli the applicant on site and determined that tlie level of work he is i•equesting to do would only requu•e a land <br /> alteration permit or approval in conjunction with any building pernlit for a new residence. <br /> Staff continues to reconvnend denial of the variances since tl�e lot is conforming in acea and width. <br /> White inquired if 7�9 square feet of hardcover could be illush•ated on the overhead. <br /> Gundlach stated the detached garage consists of451 square feet, as an eaample. ' <br /> Gaffi•on stated the driveway really cannot be reduced tnuch under the 30 percent plan and still remain functionaL Gaffi•on <br /> stated a reduction in hardcover would probaUly result in a reduction in the size of the house. <br /> Gundlach stated the driveway depicted on the overhead is the minimum allowed by staff. <br /> Sansevere inquired what the square footage of the proposed residence is. <br /> Gundtach stated the footprii�t is 2,288 square feet, with the attached garage being another 720 square feet. , <br /> White noted a reduction of 749 square feet is appcoaimately one-fhird of the l�ouse. <br /> Gaffi•on stated the adjacent house is at 25 percent,with a lot roughly the same size as this lot. <br /> 7 <br />