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i MINUTES OF THE `t ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 14, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. • • C: ( #05 -3077 Barry and Robin O'Rourke, Murphy inquired how many stalls the applicant has in her barn. O'Rourke stated she has eight stalls in the bam. Murphy stated most horse people would not leave with a lean -to structure available. O'Rourke stated that is what her veterinarian is Murphy moved, White seconded, to deny Applic 2300 Sixth Avenue North. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 7. #05 -3078 GARY AND LYNN I ir horses outside during Minnesota winters even due to their respiratory conditions. #05 -3077, Barry and Robin O'Rourke, ,3560 IVY PLACE — VARIANCE Gary Christensen, Applicant, was present. 1 Curtis stated the applicants are requesting variances in order to replace their existing low- pitched roof with a steeper roof resulting in a half -story to include attic storage space. The existing home is set back 40 feet from the lake and 8.25 feet from the side lot line. The applicants are requesting the following variances : 1. A lake setback variance to increase the height of the roof at a setback of 40 feet from the OHWL where 75 feet is required; and 2. A side setback variance for a setback to increase the height of the roof at a setback of 8.25 feet from the side lot line where 10 feet is required; and 3. An average lake setback variance. ;I Curtis noted the applicants also have a variety of structures and non - structural encroachments located on the adjacent property not owned by them, which Staff and the Planning Commission are recommending be removed. At their February meeting the Planning Commissiori voted 4 to 1 to recommend approval of the variances subject to the following conditions: 1. Removal of all encroachments that cross over the property line or exist on the neighboring property; and l 2. Removal of unnecessary sidewalk, 10' by 16' concrete pad, and any other non - essential hardcover. 1 PAGE 7