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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 12,1999 (#4) #2488 GREGG AND THERESA KE OHN, 4455 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - • VARIANCE - Continued Jabbour said he pointed out to Klohn when he asked for the variance for the addition that he would need a variance for the garage. Klohn stated following the storm many structures were being allowed to be rebuilt without going through the whole variance process. As a worst case scenario, he would like to be in the same position he was in prior to the storm with a one -car garage. Right now, he has snowmobiles and other items sitting on the cement slab covered with a tarp and that is not desirable to anyone. Flint said he is not in favor of granting the variance. He supports the Planning Commission's recommendation because he does not believe there is a hardship. Jabbour asked Klohn about his long -term plans for the property and if he is planning to make other additions to the property. Klohn said he does not foresee any additional structural changes to the property. He would like to have storage for two cars without making topographical or landscaping changes to the property. He said the next door neighbor has an identical garage that she uses only for storage. She has a two -car garage attached to her home. He wants to replace what he lost. Kelley said he views the hardcover ordinance as preservation of the lake. On this lot, there is • no hardcover in the 0' -75' setback. In the 75' -250' setback, there is 19% hardcover where 25% is allowed. In the 250' -500' setback, which is. the farthest from the lake, the applicant wants 32.8% hardcover where 30% is allowed. The City tries to preserve the lake and Kelley feels this lot has done an exceptional job. He said the applicant could actually add hardcover in the 75' -250' setback, but he isn't doing that. He believes there are hardships on this property that justify the applicant replacing the garage and shed. Sansevere said the Council has dealt with several home sites where they have had complaints from neighbors of eyesores. Mr. Klohn has said that he is storing snowmobiles and other items under a tarp that were once in the shed which does not enhance the neighborhood. He believes the applicant should be able to replace what he lost in the storm. Peterson said this is a chance to make this lot better, but that does not mean she is in favor of the proposal. She believes the applicant could relocate the structure somewhere else on the lot. Klohn said it would be very difficult to put the garage in any spot other than where he is proposing. Jabbour said this lot is located on a peninsula. He asked how far it would be from the lake on the other side. Page 6