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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 12, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. (4. #06 -3231 WILLIAM S. DAMPIER, 3550 IVY PLACE, Continued) • White stated the applicant's timeline matches with Lyle Oman's timeline and that the issue appears to be the bump -out. White noted the building inspector states the plans did show a-bump -out but that he was under a heavy work load and did not get back to the plans until August. Dampier stated it was his intent to remain at 40 percent hardcover. Dampier stated Planner Bottenberg was adamant that a one and a half story had to remain a one and a. half story and that he could not go above what existed. . Murphy asked the applicant what he feels is the issue today. Dampier stated the issue is whether he can add an additional 114 square feet for the bump -out and to maintain an existing cantilevered 23 inch by 30.2 foot lakeward extension. Gaffron stated the plans have been revised from 9 feet to 8.5 feet in order to meet the setback. Murphy asked if the total area would be 127 square feet. Turner stated the bow is 114 square feet and is illustrated on Exhibit F. White inquired whether the 23 inches was an oversight. Dampier stated in 2005, he depicted that area as beyond the foundation along with the bump -out, but by • mid July he was told he could not construct the bump -out. Murphy asked where the cantilever is located. Dampier stated the first floor is 18 inches out and the second floor is 8 inches out. Gaffron illustrated the existing portions of the house and the area that the applicant is proposing to construct. McMillan stated in her view the bump -out was never really a part of the original plans and that it was added on in 2005 during the construction. McMillan stated she would be okay with allowing the existing cantilevered area and reconstructing the nonstructural deck. McMillan stated she does not see a justification for the bump -out. Dampier stated his great room overlooks two garages and a driveway and that it was constructed in that manner because he was ordered to construct it as a one - story. Dampier stated that area consists of 700 square feet and that he is only left with a small area that can be utilized as bedroom space. McMillan stated the great room is really not part of what is being discussed tonight and that she understands the construction of the great room does not allow much room for bedrooms and other living space. Dampier stated even with the bump -out, he would have less structural coverage than both of his neighbors and that he is willing to trade his deck for the bump -out. Dampier stated the 2000 permit allows him to • build a 480 square foot deck. PAGE 4 of 14