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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 14, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. • t ( #05 -3078 Gary and Lynn Christensen, Continued) • The Planning Commission further recommended that the new dormers meet the 10 -foot side setback. The applicants are also proposing to remove the shed from the adjacent lot and place it on the slab next to the garage. The applicants would reduce the size of the slab next to the garage to accommodate the shed with a small apron. Curtis noted the applicants in the future would like to replace the existing roof on the garage to match the house, and at that time would be willing to remove the shed and remaining slab. The applicants are also further proposing to remove the play structure from the adjacent lot and relocate it in the garden near the front door of the residence. In addition, they are proposing to remove the excess sidewalk. Staff feels that the excess structure of the shed and the hardcover associated with it is not justified by a hardship. Since there is not an appropriate or conforming site for the shed to be relocated, Staff would not be supportive of this request. Curtis stated the driveway is also an issue for the applicants. The adjacent neighbor utilizes a portion of the applicants' driveway when he has guests. The driveway existed prior to the applicants owning the property, with the applicants feeling that the neighbor would drive through their yard and park on their lawn. The applicants are requesting that the driveway remain to accommodate the neighbor. Staff recognizes the unique situation at the street side of the applicants' property, as it is used by the public and the neighboring property owner, and therefore Staff would support the driveway parking area as it exists. Sansevere inquired whether the applicant is in agreement with Staff on the shed. • Christensen stated storage is an issue for them at the present time and that it would be nice to be able to keep the shed during construction on the house. Christensen noted he would be willing to remove the shed and the slab once the residence is completed. Murphy inquired whether the applicants are considering changing the footprint on the garage in the future. Christensen stated they are not. Curtis stated the existing garage is located between two and a half to three feet from the property line and if the pitch of the roof is increased, it would require a variance. . Christensen stated he could reduce the slab to eight by ten. Murphy noted the shed would be close to the property line. Gaffron pointed out the shed would also be located very close to the traveled portion of the roadway. Christensen stated the shed would be temporary while construction on the house is going on. Murphy inquired when construction on the garage is expected to commence. U PAGE 8