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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 13, 2006 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #06 -3171 John and Joan Brooks, Continued) Floyd indicated he is worried that the City is taking a structure that has been grandfathered in as a garage and is now expanding the use. Murphy inquired what Mr. Floyd's concern is with the expanded use. Floyd stated regardless of the acreage of the lot, there is only supposed to be one dwelling on the lot and that this would now increase the dwellings to three. Sansevere stated it is not the intent of the City that this structure would become a dwelling. Floyd stated the City had no intention in 1983 that this structure would become a recreational facility. White stated he does not want to discuss what happened in 1983. White noted he did attend the Planning Commission meeting and has read through all the materials relating to this application. White stated he understands Mr. Floyd is opposed to the expanded use and that there also is a concern that the structure will turn into living space. White stated the City has already determined that the applicant does have access to this structure. White requested Mr. Floyd limit his comments to tonight's application and not what happened in 1983. Floyd stated his comments in his letter relating to hardship directly relate to the application and that there are deficiencies and omissions in the applicant's application. Gaffron stated the survey submitted by the applicant is relatively detailed and that the only item with the survey is that it does not clearly show the driveway access. Gaffron stated Staff accepted the survey in good faith and that in his opinion the survey is not deficient as it relates to this application. Murphy inquired whether a local surveyor completed the survey. Gaffron indicated it was. Albertsson stated she directly spoke with the surveyor and requested that the survey depict the pertinent issues relating to their application tonight. Albertsson stated it is her understanding there are a number of surveys that depict the property. Murphy noted the City Attorney is willing to work with Mr. Floyd on the driveway access and the other issues raised by him in his letter. Murphy inquired whether there is another access to this property. Brokl stated there is an alternate access that could be provided. Floyd noted that it was his understanding the City requires a variance for any fence located within 75' feet of the lake but that he has been informed of a new process whereby a property owner is allowed to sit . down with Mr. Gappa and he determines whether something should be allowed. PAGE 16 of 25