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• ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 24, 1999 #2159 Michael Renard, Continued) Sansevere commented that the new shed would be an improvement to what currently exists. Kelley inquired whether the Applicant is proposing to grow grass up to the residence and removing all the existing sidewalk. Renard stated that the walkway will be removed as part of the project. Sansevere stated he would like the existing shed relocated away from the property line. Sansevere inquired whether there already was a garage on this property. Renard stated that a garage does exist on the property and that this shed would function as storage for his two trailers. Peterson commented that she would have requested in 1996 that the shed be removed as part of the previous application, noting that she would be in favor of allowing the Applicant to keep what he presently has but to relocate the shed to make it legally conforming. Mayor Jabbour inquired whether the Applicant could obtain a building permit for the new shed if • constructed to the same size without a variance application. i Gaffron stated that permits could be obtained to do cosmetic improvements and some structural improvements. ,: Mayor Jabbour inquired whether the Applicant would like the City Council to pass a motion to enable him to build a new shed to the same dimensions as the existing one. Renard stated he would certainly consider that proposal by the City Council. Sansevere inquired whether anything could be done to accommodate the additional six feet that the Applicant is requesting. Mayor Jabbour stated he feels the recommendation by the Planning Commission should be followed. Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to approve Application #2169, to allow the Applicant to remove the existing shed at his option and to replace the existing shed with a new shed to the same dimensions meeting the side yard setback requirements. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. E