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MINUTES OF TAE ORONO CITYI,COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 25, 2008 7:00Io'clock p.m. (4. #08 -3340 MARK AND JENNIFER PRUETER, 3215 CRYSTAL BAYROAD, Continued) Prueter indicated it would basically be an open pergola but in his opinion would provide adequate shading due to the angle of the sun. The intent of the box bay is to allow for a gas or propane fireplace and eliminate their current chimney, which tends to allow cold air into the house. Prueter noted the area is only 24 feet wide in that area and that by constructing the box bay, it would allow them to maintain the majority of the space. I I White noted his heating bills were reduced folio ng the installation of his box bay. Rahn asked whether there are any other reductions in hardcover being proposed besides removal of the poly to compensate for the added structural coverage. Turner stated the applicant was directed to reduce the hardcover down to the original number and that the added structural coverage would be going over existing hardcover. Rahn commented in his view there should be additional reductions in hardcover to offset the increase in structural coverage. Prueter indicated he did submit a proposal to remove close to 700 square feet of hardcover. The majority of it comes from the removal of poly and rock, but some decorative rock and a flagstone retaining wall would also be removed as well as a concrete pad. • Rahn asked whether the driveway would be narrowed. Prueter indicated the width of the driveway would stay the same. Prueter indicated they would also be willing to remove some stone planters. Rahn stated it appears the applicant's property already protrudes further toward the lake than the neighbors, and with the addition of the two -story entry, the massing on the lot will increase. Rahn indicated he is unclear why the entryway needs to be two stories tall. Prueter stated at the time they purchased the home, the deck was encroaching 14 to 15 feet, and at the time they renovated in 1993, the deck was reduced. The structural design of the pergola is to remain open and allow some light through it without prohibiting the neighbors' view of the lake. Prueter indicated he does have some pictures which show the view of his yard from the neighbors. Prueter stated the design of the entryway complements the house and would allow them some room in an entryway that is very crowded at the present time. Rahn stated given the limited amount of reductions in the hardcover and the potential impact on the neighbors' views, he has a difficult time approvi I ng the variances. Prueter distributed some photographs to the City Council illustrating different views from the neighbors' property. Prueter noted one of his neighbors does have a guest house, which is located closer to the lake than what they are proposing. • Rahn asked whether the encroachment would create a new average lakeshore setback. PAGE 3 of 12