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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 13, 2008 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (4. #08 -3367 TOM & PATTYKUBALAK, 2623 CASCO POINT ROAD, Continued) 2. To add and remove hardcover within the 75 -250 foot zone resulting in 41.6 percent hardcover when 49.7 percent exists and the maximum allowed is 25 percent. To change the shape of the roof over the portion of the house that is within the 10 -foot setback from the north property line. 4. To add a roof and screen walls to a 4 x 6 foot portion of the deck that is within the 10 -foot setback from the north property line. The Planning Commission voted 4 to 2 to recommend approval of the variances. Planning Staff would recommend approval of the variances with incorporation of a rain garden and/or impervious paving materials once the grading issues have been resolved. Turner displayed the proposed layout of the house on the lot. Turner noted the applicants are proposing 3 -foot wide steps and a 16 -foot wide driveway down to the street without a turn- around. Kubalak stated they had initially purchased the house with the intent of remodeling, but that due to a number of nonconformities and safety issues, they felt it would be better to construct a new residence. Kubalak pointed out areas of poly and rock that would be eliminated as well as some concrete areas they would be willing to remove. Kubalak stated they would also be willing to eliminate a flight of steps going down to the lake and that the slab in the back is for a patio. In addition, they have reduced the • driveway to 16 feet in width. Kubalak stated there are some hardships associated with the property, including "safety issues in accessing the road given the current location of the garage. The neighbors are in support of the project and overall the project complements the neighborhood and improves the drainage on the lot. McMillan noted the minutes reflect that the applicant indicated at the Planning Commission meeting that the house is in a deteriorated condition and asked whether steps are being taken to shore up the structure. Kubalak stated they would reduce it down to the foundation and build it back up. Kubalak pointed out the current foundation has to be replaced as well but that they would be keeping the same footprint. Patty Kubalak stated the original house was destroyed in a tornado in 1965 and that they were led to believe that it was a completely brand -new house but that it was actually built on the original foundation. Turner stated the state statute would allow them to replace what currently exists. Rahn stated it is his understanding that the state statute would not allow them to increase the height of the structure. Turner stated Orono Code would allow them to add a second story and to correct nonconformities as long as they comply with setbacks. • PAGE 4 of 11