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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 11, 2010 ® 7:00 o'clock p.m. (PUBLIC COMMENTS, Continued) . Bremer stated that is her recollection of the meeting and that she also had the understanding that something else would happen with this situation. The survey question was discussed and the Council decided that the homeowner's association could use that survey for their application this year, but there was also a question on whether the survey could be used next time, which is something that Staff will need to look at. Bremer noted the City Council has not received that information yet. Loftus indicated she will check with the City Engineer on the delta situation and that she will work with Curtis on the policy issue. Murphy stated they will be looking at this for next year and that they will need to verify everything. Barrett indicated they would like to work with the City on this. Clint Bucher, VFW, Post 7, stated they are requesting consideration of their request that somewhere in the City Chambers hallway they would be allowed to post their colors and banner. He has spoken with City Staff on this issue and they are in the process of collecting information from other cities on how they have handled similar requests. • Bucher noted the VFW is a nonprofit organization and that Post 7 has been in existence for 108 years. It provides public service to the community and works with the local high school on a scholarship award, sponsors various fundraising activities for people who are stationed overseas and veterans' families in the area as well as other community projects. Post 7 does not have their own building and they would like their colors displayed at the City Council Offices since this is where they meet. White commented the VFW is always welcome and that Staff will look into this and get back to Mr. Bucher. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 5. . #10 -3467 STEVEN SCHUSSLER AND SUNHI RYAN, 1935 CONCORDIA STREET — VARIANCES Curtis stated the owners purchased the property in December 2009. An old garage was removed in or about 1992, but a new garage was not constructed. They are requesting a hardcover variance in order to construct a new, attached garage and a front porch. Within the 75 -250 foot zone, 710 square feet of hardcover would be added for the garage, 185 square feet for the porch, and only 11 square feet to make the driveway. The existing gravel and cement parking area of 699 square feet would be removed. The applicant is requesting a variance for a hardcover increase of 421 square feet. • The Planning Commission voted 2 to 3 on a motion to recommend approval of the hardcover variance in order to allow construction of the proposed garage. The motion also included a recommendation to the City Council to explore a code amendment allowing construction of a garage on properties with principal structures that do not have a garage. This motion failed. Page 5 of 20