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• ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 ( #2516 Jeff Martineau, Continued) Martineau commented that he would like the City Council to consider approving variances to permit the garage to remain in its present location as it is in relatively good shape, noting that it is unlikely that the garage would survive a move. Martineau commented that the City does permit boathouses within the 0 -75' setback. Sansevere inquired whether the property owners would be constructing a house without a garage. tartineau stated that according to the generic house plans that they are contemplating for this property, the house would be constructed with an attached garage. Mayor Jabbour stated that the Planning Commission has taken the position that hardcover should not be allowed in the 0 -75' setback. Martineau commented that he has doubts about what is permitted to be built on this property, and inquired should this resolution be approved, whether it could be amended or changed in the future. Martineau stated that some of the previous structure does still exist on the property, and inquired • what constitutes a remodel versus a new structure. Mayor Jabbour stated that the property owners would be able to apply for variances on this property six months after today's date should the application be denied, and are entitled to submit a new application at any time following tonight's meeting for variances should the application be approved. Jabbour stated that if the majority of the residence has been removed, it is regarded as new construction. Mayor Jabbour inquired about the sewer costs connected with this project. Weinberger stated this area was assessed in 1980 for sewer. Gappa stated it is probably part of the Minnetonka Bluffs sewer project, noting that it will be approximately $10,000 to $11,000 for the connection fee per unit, but that figure will need to be verified. Kelley commented that he would rather not approve the bluff encroachment. Kelley expressed a concern that the Applicant may request additional variances in the future if the housing plans are not definite at the time construction begins. Jabbour commented it was his understanding that the new residence was being built on the old building pad. Martineau stated that he would like this application approved with the understanding that an 40 a new application may be submitted by the Applicant for review by the City Council.