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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL. MEETING Monday, May 23, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (9. #11 -3503 PUBLIC HEARING - CITY OF ORONO - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT LAKESHORE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS: DOCK RENTAL, Continued) Acting Mayor Printup closed the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. Rahn stated from 2000 to 2006, the City had numerous variance applications dealing with docks and that he cannot remember one application that was denied. Bremer stated on Casco Point the City did require the removal of a dock if there was-no principal structure. Rahn commented the first thing a person wants to do is put in a dock if they own lakeshore. Bremer stated to her recollection they have required docks to be removed a number of times. Rahn stated listed right on the zoning application is language that states during the time the house is razed, there cannot be a dock. Gaffron stated to his knowledge the City has a standard in place that incorporates some time frames in it or an agreement with the property owner to deal with that type of situation. Curtis indicated it is a right of entry agreement. Gaffron stated if the house is not built within a period of time, the dock can no longer be there. Rahn stated he personally does not see a problem with having a dock without a primary residence. Franchot stated it is clear that the Council has not reached any type of conclusion on this issue and that he would suggest the item be discussed further at a work session. Franchot stated the City could attempt to solve parking issues on land, which is currently an issue, by limiting boats on a dock, but that this issue needs to be discussed further. Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to table Application No. 11 -3503, City of Orono, Zoning Text Amendment Lakeshore Residential Zoning Districts: Dock Rental. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 10. #11 -3505 PUBLIC HEARING - THOMAS AND MARTHA McCUNE,1473 BAY RIDGE ROAD — VARIANCES, 9:17 P.M. - 9:21 P.M. - RESOLUTION NO. 6050 Curtis stated the applicants are requesting side yard setback variances in order to repair an ice dam issue with the existing roof. The applicant would like to reconstruct the roof over the older portion of the home with a slightly steeper pitch. The resulting increase in height would be an additional 2' 11" from the existing roof. The existing home does not meet the 30 -foot side setbacks as required for principal structures within the LR -lA zoning district. A 16.7 foot setback exists on the south side of the home and a 14 -foot setback exists on the north side of the home where 30 feet is required. Planning Staff recommends approval of the side setback variances in order to reconstruct the roof as • proposed. Acting Mayor Printup opened the public hearing at 9:18 p.m. Page 21 of 24