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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 25, 2008 7:00 o'clock p.m. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *3. #07 -3297 CITY OF ORONO — AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE: SECTION 78 -1405, NON - ENCROACHMENTS — ORDINANCE NO. 43, THIRD SERIES McMillan moved, Rahn seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 43, THIRD SERIES, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 of the Orono Municipal Code by Amending Section 78 -1405, Non - encroachments Regarding Eaves, Gutters and Off Street Parking. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 4. #08 -3340 MARK AND JENNIFER PRUETER, 3215 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD — VARIANCE Mark Prueter, Applicant, was present. Turner stated the applicants are requesting average lakeshore setback and structural coverage variances to construct an entry addition as well as revisions to the average lakeshore setback variance for the lakeside deck to add a pergola or trellis over the front deck and a side setback variance to add a fireplace and cabinetry to the east wall of the house. Turner noted the entryway does increase the structural lot coverage, with the property currently being over the 15 percent. • The Planning Commission voted 6 to 1 to recommend approval of, one, the average lakeshore setback and structural coverage variances for the entry as proposed; two, approval of the revision to the average lakeshore setback to allow the addition of a pergola over the existing deck, no larger than the existing • deck; three, approval of the addition of the box bay to the house, but not a setback variance. Staff recommends approval of the entry way variances and the box bay variance but not the variance for the pergola. White noted the report indicates that in the past hardcover was calculated differently. Turner indicated the discrepancy in the structural coverage number has been resolved and that the previous owners did not increase the structural coverage more than they were allowed. McMillan noted the applicant has submitted hardship statements for Items A and C but not Item B. McMillan asked whether the applicant had a hardship statement for Item B, the trellis over the existing deck. Prueter stated he had the misunderstanding that Item B would be handled through the building permit and that he was unaware the work would require a variance. McMillan noted the applicant has indicated the pergola would provide some shade and add to the appearance of the deck. Prueter indicated the pergola over the existing deck would allow a portion of their deck to be shaded and would complement the design of the deck. Prueter noted his wife is presently undergoing treatment for skin cancer. Murphy asked whether the pergola would be open or closed. PAGE 2 of 12 •