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MINUTES OF THE _ ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 11, 2008 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (5. #07 -3329 DAVID W. BERG ON BEHALF OF WARRENAND JERNICE BERG, 3669 NORTHSHORE DRIVE, Continued) the applicant to redesign the second story to meet setbacks and provide hardcover reductions, particularly within the 0 -75 foot zone. The applicant has provided revised plans that appear to meet the Planning Commission's direction. They are now requesting the following: . A hardcover variance within the 0 -75 foot zone in the amount of 1,005 square feet. 2. A hardcover variance within the 75 -250 foot zone in the amount of 1,467 square feet. 3. A variance to allow a structural coverage level in the amount of 1,976 square feet where 1,500 square feet is normally allowed and 1,935 square feet currently exists for the second -story addition. At its January meeting, the Planning Commission voted 5 -1 to recommend approval of the variances as requested. The dissenting Commissioner could not support the increase in structural coverage. Rahn stated if the shed is removed, it would allow the applicant 33 feet for the cantilever. Rahn indicated in his view it is mainly a design issue and that he would not be in favor of an increase in the structural coverage. • McMillan indicated she is in agreement with Commissioner Rahn and that the structural coverage should remain as is. Bremer stated she would feel comfortable with allowing the applicant to choose where he would like the reduction in structural coverage to take place. McMillan asked whether the applicant would be willing to reduce the cantilevered areas. Berg stated they have eliminated the cantilevers on one side. Berg indicated it was his understanding his revised plans conform with the direction of the Planning Commission and that he has incurred substantial cost in having his plans revised once already. McMillan noted the Planning Commission is merely an advisory body to the City Council and that it is unfortunate the applicant spent the money to have his plans revised prior to the City Council meeting. Murphy asked whether the application process was explained to the applicant at the beginning. Berg indicated it was not. Berg stated he was told to submit a final set of plans and that he indicated he could not do that but that he would submit a set of plans that showed the exterior of the house. Curtis stated to her understanding these are not the plans that would be submitted for a building permit, -which would be a more detailed set of plans, and that what the applicant has submitted are not final plans. PAGE 6 of 12 k,