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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 12, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (10. #11 -3521 TAMIHELMER, 3131 CASCO CIRCLE, Continued) Helmer indicated since the Planning Commission meeting they have called them and they have indicated they are in support of the project. They were asked to provide a written statement of support, which was not done, but that they did receive a verbal statement of support. Rahn stated in his view it is a matter of moving a nonconformity. Rahn stated they have the rule so that it does not cause an impact to the neighbors even if it is minimal. Sharratt stated instead of making this less nonconforming, they are faced with the decision to leave the deck that is currently there and putting a screen porch underneath that portion. Suzann Passet stated the issue comes back to practical difficulty and that they have not addressed whether there is a practical difficulty. Rahn asked whether screening on the underside of the deck would be allowed. Curtis indicated that would be allowed since it is already considered structure. Rahn asked if that would be allowed even though it is in front of the average lakeshore setback. Curtis indicated they can add the screen porch underneath the deck but not above. is Rahn asked if the applicants would like to table the application. Helmer stated she would like some clarification and asked whether the entire application would be denied or whether the different aspects of the application could be considered separately. McMillan commented it may be best to table the application since it does not appear it will be approved. Sharratt asked whether the Council is against all the issues or simply the screen porch. Sharratt stated he would like direction from the Council. Rahn stated it is an average lakeshore setback issue and that any alterations in front of the average lakeshore setback would be an issue. Franchot asked how that would impact the dormers. Sharratt stated to his belief they would be okay. Sharratt requested that they be given some time to discuss their options. (This application was adjourned from 10:10 to 10:38 p.m.) Sharratt requested the existing first floor plan be displayed on the overhead. Sharratt stated if they describe a change as it relates to the deck, whether that could be approved at this meeting or whether they would have to resubmit it. • Rahn stated the Council should really act on the plan before them. Page 22 of 28