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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 10, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (5. #06 -3182 JEFF MIKKELSON, 1436 BALDUR PARK DRIVE, Continued) Curtis stated the applicant is requesting variances in order to construct a new single - family residence. The variances consist of lot area and lot width variances for a lot 0.19 acre in area and 51' -55' in width ---= - - - where 100' is normally required and 0 -75' hardcover variance to allow 987 square-feet-or-24-39-percent - hardcover where 0 percent is normally allowed and 75 -250' hardcover variance to allow 1,494 square feet or 36.16 percent hardcover where 25 percent is normally allowed. A conditional use permit is also required in order to conduct land alterations below the 931.5' 100 -year floodplain elevation. The applicant has submitted a revised plan at the request of the Planning Commission and has also submitted an alternate plan based on discussions with the neighbor to the south. The alternate plan shows the home shifted seven feet closer to the lake in order to put the home in line with each of the neighboring homes and the deck in line with the neighboring decks. The Planning Commission voted 5 -1 to recommend approval of the variances as requested provided the applicant reduces the street side deck to 35 square feet. The dissenting Commissioner felt that further hardcover reductions could be made. Planning Staff does not recommend that the alternate plan be approved as the result would be a further encroachment toward the lake. Staff recommends approval of the variances consistent with the.Planning Commission's recommendation. Mikkelson stated he has taken steps over the years to protect the water quality of the lake and that he is • proposing a smaller sized house to help minimize the runoff. Mikkelson stated he has reduced the hardcover on the lot wherever possible. Mikkelson stated he would like the house moved closer to the lake to gain more privacy from his neighbors, noting that presently they are able to look directly into his bedroom. Mikkelson requested the Council approve the alternate plan. Sansevere questioned whether the neighbors could truly see into the applicant's residence from their decks. Sansevere suggested the applicant consider purchasing drapes for his windows. Murphy stated it appears from the plans that if the house is moved seven feet forward, the neighbors would be able to look inside the applicant's house easier. Mikkelson demonstrated the line of sight from the neighbors' residences. Mikkelson stated his neighbors sit on their decks regularly. White stated the Council would prefer to have the deck outside of the 0 -75' setback and that the house is not the problem. White noted the lot is a small lot and would require lot area and lot width variances in order to construct a house. Murphy stated he is not opposed to the seven feet and that the view from the lake would be better if the houses were all lined up. Murphy noted the proposed deck is smaller than the other two neighbors. McMillan inquired whether the neighbors' decks are located into the 0 -75' setback somewhat. 40 PAGE 4 of 15