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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 26,1999 0 ( #2488 Gregg and Theresa Klohn, Continued) in the first place and that a hardship needs to be demonstrated which is attributable to the uniqueness of the lot in order for a variance to be granted. Jabbour stated that the purpose of the ordinance is to eventually eliminate non - conforming structures. Klohn stated he would like the City Council to reconsider this application. Sansevere commented that a significant amount of work has gone into this application already and that the Applicant is taking a risk of having this application denied if it is reopened. Kelley stated in his opinion the Applicant has three options. He can elect to have this application tabled, reconsidered or request that the City Council vote on his application as presented. Mayor Jabbour inquired when the 60 day time limit would elapse. Klohn stated that he has submitted a written letter authorizing extension of the 60 days. Weinberger stated that the application has been approved with the variances. Klohn remarked that he would like the City Attorney to comment on this. • Mayor Jabbour stated that the Applicant can elect to have this tabled or have the City Council vote on the resolution at this time and that the Applicant is free to correspond with the City Attorney following the meeting. Klohn stated in his opinion it should not be tabled or reopened since the outcome will not be any different. Mayor Jabbour commented that in his view the application might be denied if reopened. Klohn requested that the City Council act on the resolution as stated. Kelley moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4322, a Resolution Granting Variances to Permit New Construction of a 10' by 18' Garage Exceeding Allowed Hardcover in the 250 -500' Lakeshore Setback and Granting of Variances to Side Yard Setback and Street Yard Setback. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 2, Flint and Mayor Jabbour Opposed. s 6