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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 28, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. • ( #06 -3206 Ken and LoriJean Anderson, Continued) Sansevere inquired whether the homeowners association could sell the lot. Gaffron stated in his view it would be highly unlikely since all 14 property owners would need to agree to the sale, but that he would need to review the documents to verify whether the .lot could be sold. Sansevere commented he would like to remain consistent on the deck and side yard setback, but that he would like to see the applicants have a bigger portion of the deck be located in the sun. Turner stated it was Staff's view that a 12 -foot deck, which includes the stairs, was reasonable and useable. Murphy noted given the location of the house, the applicants are already over the hardcover limits even if they do reduce the size of the deck. Murphy noted the structure would still be located 25 feet from Forest Lake Drive. Danbury stated in order to retain the deck, Mr. Anderson had proposed to remove other hardcover. Anderson stated if they do not get approval for the size of deck they are proposing, they probably would . not proceed forward with the addition of the second story. Murphy inquired why there is a Plan A and a Plan B. Turner stated she recalls that the applicant had proposed both Plan A and B, with Plan A being to add the second story and to square off the garage in accordance with the direction of the Planning Commission. Additional hardcover reductions were also proposed. The applicants have indicated if the squaring off of the garage were an issue, they would still like to proceed forward with the second story, the hardcover removals, and leaving the deck as is. Turner stated the deck is high enough that it would be considered structural coverage. Murphy inquired whether any variances would be required if the applicants just added a second story. Turner stated there would be a variance for the 0 -75 foot setback because they would be increasing the structural coverage. Murphy noted the second story would be within the existing building envelope and the deck would not need to be touched. Murphy stated when people demonstrate good faith and attempt to work with the City, he would look favorably upon that. Murphy indicated he would support reducing the hardcover as shown, reducing the deck to 24 feet, adding the second story, but that he does not see a hardship for squaring .off the garage. Sansevere noted he also is not in favor of squaring off of the garage. Sansevere inquired how Staff arrived at the recommendation for a 12 -foot deck. • PAGE 8