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t. MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 8, 2007 (8. #07 -3315 DONNA AND MICHAEL EBERTZ,1220 TONKAWA ROAD, Continued) • Sharratt indicated there would be gutters and downspouts on both the upper and lower rooflines. McMillan inquired what the width of the -other overhangs are. Sharratt indicated they are at two feet. Rahn stated in his opinion the increase in hardcover from approximately 30 percent to 50 percent is a large increase. Curtis noted approximately one -half of the existing house is located in the 0 -75 foot zone. Sharratt stated originally they proposed to have a one -story porch in the existing footprint area, which was later eliminated when the house was brought all the way into the 75 -250 foot zone. Sharratt stated this is a unique situation and that if there was another home located next to this house, this lot would be within its hardcover limits. Sharratt noted the structural coverage is proposed at 9.4 percent and that the higher amount of hardcover seems reasonable given the unique circumstances. Rahn noted the size of the house has increased from what currently exists. Sharratt pointed out this is a one acre lot in Orono and that it is not large in comparison to a number of other homes in the area. McMillan inquired whether there are other benefits that would be gained from having the larger • overhang. Sharratt stated if a gutter is not installed on the upper roofline, the water would come down and splash against the windows. Sharratt commented the office would be used a great deal and that the larger overhang would allow them to preserve the view of the lake and help block the sun. White stated another issue is the shed, which Staff has recommended be removed. Sharratt noted that the shed and retaining wall is the only hardcover remaining in the 0 -75 foot zone. Ebertz stated he would be willing to remove the shed if necessary and that the shed is utilized for storage of his lawnmower and other lawn, equipment. Ebertz stated there is limited storage in the garage. Murphy stated he personally would like to see the shed either removed or relocated. White concurred that the shed should be removed from the 0 -75 foot zone. Ebertz inquired whether they could retain the shed until the house is completed. Curtis noted the City does have an agreement they could require the applicant to sign that the City has the right to demolish the shed if the structure is not removed following construction. Murphy moved, White seconded, Application #07 -3315, Donna and Michael Ebertz 1220 • Tonkawa Road, to direct Staff to draft an approval resolution, granting of a variance for the six- PAGE 4 of 10 4