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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 26, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #07 -3323 Structures Unlimited On Behalf of Judson and Aleya, Continued) Rahn stated in his view the applicants are taking a 600 square foot cabin and they are adding on two and a half times the square footage and that it is becoming a rebuild versus new construction issue. Rahn noted the structure is also located in the 0 -75 foot zone. Langhans stated they have already replaced some of the beams as part of the repair work that was completed this summer. Rahn noted the square footage has more than doubled in an area where there is not supposed to be any hardcover. Rahn commented the whole process seems rather convoluted and that the more logical approach would have been to put a basement in rather than add a story. Langhans stated to add a basement would have required bringing a concrete truck out on a barge and that they are attempting to work with what exists and what is the most economical. Langhans pointed out the ten feet in the back is basically required to have the staircase and that from a design standpoint they extended that area out across the entire back of the house. Langhans noted the increase in • hardcover is less than one half of one percent. The applicants would like to improve what exists and they are willing to add a wetland buffer. Turner noted the septic system had to be replaced by the end of this year. McMillan asked if there is enough room for the water to get around the corner of the structure. Turner stated the City Engineer has reviewed that and has determined that a swale is required to get the drainage to go around the house. McMillan asked what the distance is from the edge of the addition to the retaining wall. Langhans stated it is approximately four to five feet. Murphy noted at the last meeting that issue was discussed in depth and that to his recollection it meets engineering standards. 0 PAGE 14 of 32