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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 14,1999 ( #8) #2447 KIRT WOODHOUSE, 885 FERNDALE ROAD WEST - VARIANCE - . Continued Kelley said the lakeshore setback could also be improved. Peterson agreed with Kelley, but she said that the topography prohibits moving the house. Woodhouse said that moving the house would take three mature trees. Sansevere asked if the reason Woodhouse didn't want to move the house was to save the three trees. Woodhouse said if he moved the house back, he would have to build a house that would be much taller in order to capture the views. He said the only buildable area on the lot is where the house is situated. His neighbor's house is equally close. Sansevere said he agrees with Mayor Jabbour that they must use most of the existing foundation. Woodhouse said as far as he knows it is all usable. Jabbour said if the Council decides to grant the variance, there must be strong direction for staff. He said he is in favor of allowing the house to be torn down with the understanding that • if it requires replacement of more than three courses of foundation for structural purposes, Woodhouse must file a new application with the City. Knudson said the proposal is to move part of the house back and remove part of the hardcover. He said this restriction will not allow them to do that. Jabbour asked if they were planning to move the house back. Knudson displayed a drawing that showed the house plan. He said that right now, there is a straight facade on the lake side and by eliminating some square footage in the house and sliding the house back, they eliminate hardcover and pull the house away from the lake. Woodhouse explained the areas of hardcover on the plan that were approved in the original variance that will now be eliminated. Knudson explained which parts of the foundation they would use. Jabbour asked about the height of the roof. Knudson explained the elevation of the house. 0 Page 10