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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, September 10, 2007 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />( #07 -3293 George Stickney, 1500 Bracketts Pint Road, Continued) <br />Staff recommends the amount of the hardcover be reduced by narrowing the driveway and shifting the <br />house and that the island in the driveway be a rain garden. <br />Stickney stated their original proposal requested 31 percent hardcover, which had Staff's approval, but <br />that they have since reduced the hardcover down'to 27 percent. Stickney stated under Orono's Codes, <br />this lot is allowed a lot less hardcover than what would be allowed in another city. <br />Stickney stated as a taxpayer in Orono, the regulations governing 0 -75 foot zone are severe and <br />negatively impacts the value of the property. Stickney stated if the regulations are modified slightly, it <br />would help to increase the value of the properties which would help to generate more income for the <br />city. <br />McMillan asked whether Mr. Stickney prefers the' more natural lakeshore or the more developed <br />lakeshore that exists in other cities. <br />Stickney commented there are a number of properties located on the lake that are for sale and that the <br />regulations governing the 0 -75 foot zone could be lessened slightly, which would, in all likelihood, <br />generate a half a million dollars in increased property values. <br />• McMillan noted the City of Orono follows the DNR's recommendations for lakeshore and that the lake <br />is worth protecting as much as possible. <br />Murphy stated in his opinion the City's regulations governing the 0 -75 foot zone are a perfect way to <br />manage the Lakeshore and has helped to eliminate the issues that other lakeshore cities are currently <br />facing. Murphy commented on lakeshore lots, a number of issues need to be taken into account prior to <br />approving an application. I <br />Murphy inquired whether the driveway should be widened to accommodate emergency vehicles. <br />Bremer stated the Council had requested the roadway be widened and not the driveway. Bremer <br />indicated she is not in support of the 27 percent hardcover and that it comes down to design. Bremer <br />stated given the size of the house and the lot, the hardcover could be reduced down to 25 percent. <br />McMillan stated she also is not in support of the hardcover request given the size of the lot and the size <br />of the house. McMillan stated the property could be put to reasonable use without the variance. <br />White indicated he also is not in favor of the hardcover variance. <br />Stickney noted a considerable amount of hardcover is required for the driveway and roadway and that <br />they have agreed to construct the courtyard area between the garages out of pervious pavers. Stickney <br />stated this is not an exorbitant amount of hardcovIer for the lot. <br />Charlie Hainsworth, Builder, stated the shape of the lot is unique and does create a hardship. <br />Hainsworth stated the extra two percent makes the plan workable and that they will be removing a great <br />• deal of hardcover that currently exists within the 0 -75 foot zone. <br />I <br />I <br />PAGE 11 <br />