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ORONO CITY C Monday, O 7:00 of ( #05 -3136 Troy Broitzman, Continued) Peterson stated she prefers the access off of Heritag reducing the size of the house. Peterson stated she the lot and that she would prefer a smaller structure Sansevere stated he is in agreement with the Stephen Charrier, 1910 Heritage Drive, stated the he neighborhood than further back on the lot. Charrier property and the applicant's, which helps to screen 1 Peterson noted Charrier's wife had concerns Broitzman stated the footprint of the house is approi 1600, for a total of 5100 square feet. Broitzman inq OF THE INCIL MEETING ber 10, 2005 ck p.m. and that the applicant has taken some good steps at .11 has some issues with the amount of massing on n this lot to better fit in with the neighborhood. of Mayor Peterson. in the proposed location is less intrusive to the iicated there are a number of trees between his structure. the massing on the lot. . ;ly 3400 square feet and the garage is around how much more the house should be reduced. Sansevere suggested designing the house to blend i'more with the neighborhood. Peterson pointed out there are no properties in that area that have a four -stall garage. Murphy commented the design of the house should fit in with the rest of the neighborhood. Morris Nelson, 1900 Shoreline Drive, stated he is ii has compiled a list of million dollar homes and that listed over a million dollars. Nelson stated he woul to his. White inquired whether the resident would like to Nelson stated he would. White stated given the amount of money being could be designed. full support of a nice project. Nelson indicated he here are 33 homes currently on the market that are be happy to have a multi - million dollar house next a house with more character. t on the home, a more aesthetically pleasing house Peterson stated a home with more character might be more appealing to the Council. Peterson indicated she personally does not like the design of the home McMillan encouraged the applicant take the time utilizes quality materials. design a home that is aesthetically pleasing and Broitzman stated he has been a builder for over 13 ,years and that he takes great pride in what he does. Broitzman indicated his last house was construct4in Austin and that a top priority of his is energy • efficiency. Broitzman pointed out this house is 40 percent more energy efficient than what the code requires and would only cost $67 per month to heat. PAGE 23 II