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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, May 9, 2005 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />( #05 -3103 Jack and Kari Olson, Continued) <br />Sansevere stated he is unable to vote for a variance simply because it is the cheaper alternative and that <br />the Council needs to remain consistent in their decisions. <br />Mrs. Olson stated they are in need of a simple garage and that a two -stall detached garage meets their <br />needs. <br />Sansevere inquired whether it would match the house. <br />Olson stated it would match the house. <br />White inquired why the cost to attach the garage is significantly higher. <br />Olson indicated it would be necessary to tie into the existing roofline, which increases the cost <br />substantially. <br />Michael Mischke, 1972 Shadywood Road, stated if the garage is attached, a foundation is required. <br />• <br />McMillan inquired where the other vehicle would be parked if there is not room in the garage for two • <br />cars. <br />Olson stated they proposed a 20'by 20' garage to follow the recommendation of the Planning <br />Commission. <br />Mrs. Olson stated their driveway currently accommodates six vehicles. <br />White stated in his opinion a person is entitled to a garage and that he would prefer 22' by 20'. <br />McMillan stated she has a concern that a vehicle would be parked outside if a 20' by 20' garage is <br />constructed. <br />Peterson noted Staff is recommending a 20' by 20' garage but that she would prefer a 22' by 20' garage. <br />Peterson moved, White seconded, to approve a 22' by 20' garage for Application #05 -3103, Jack <br />and Kari Olson, 1966 Shadywood Road. <br />Mischke stated he has a 20' by 20' garage and that he would recommend a 21' by 21' garage. <br />Gaffron stated Staff's recommendation is for structure coverage not to exceed 1500 square feet. Gaffron <br />pointed out a standard garage door is 15 feet wide. Gaffron stated pictures depicting Mr. Mischke's <br />garage show the limited amount of space available with a 20' by 20' garage. <br />White indicated he is not opposed to making the garage 22 feet deep and 20 feet wide. • <br />PAGE 4 <br />