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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, July 10, 2006 <br />7:001 o'clock p.m. <br />• <br />( #06 -3204 CHAD LINDBLOOM, CONTINUED) <br />Sansevere inquired whether the outbuilding would be eliminated. <br />Lindbloom stated they would probably not proceed with the project if that outbuilding would need to be <br />eliminated. <br />Julie Lindbloom stated they would like to meet with their architect to discuss their options. <br />Lindbloom stated the outbuilding does have a Iof to do with the design of the front of the house. <br />McMillan inquired what the setback is for detached buildings. <br />Gaffron indicated there would be a 50 -foot <br />White rescinded his motion. <br />McMillan suggested the applicants look at reducing the setback variance as much as possible. <br />Sansevere stated he would like the applicants to demonstrate a hardship prior to approving any <br />encroachment. <br />Warren stated the hardship would be based on the features unique to the property and past approvals by <br />the Council on similar buildings. <br />White moved to approve a 30 -foot setback. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. <br />Sansevere recommended the applicants speak with Mr. Nelson regarding the information received by <br />Staff. <br />Warren stated in his opinion the wrong question was asked. <br />McMillan moved, Peterson seconded, to table I App lication #06 -3204, Chad M. Lindbloom 2690 <br />Rainey Road. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />Julie Lindbloom stated there are neighbors present that are willing to speak in support of this project. <br />Herbert Kahler, 2725 Rainey Road, indicated he has lived at his property for 16 years and that he is in <br />support of this project since it would enhance the neighborhood and increase the value of his home and <br />the other homes in the neighborhood. I <br />Kahler stated he is troubled by the easement that is on the outlot and the great concern that the Council <br />has with it. Kahler stated if the City ever connects those two roads, they would be cutting off the corner <br />of the intersection of Fox Street and Old Crystal Bay, which would greatly increase traffic in this <br />• neighborhood. Kahler stated cul -de -sacs have been demonstrated to be safer and experience less crime <br />PAGE 17 <br />