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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 10, 1986 #1081 LONG CONTINUED Councilmember Frahm stated that he felt in order to approve this request, the applicant should make some drastic trade -offs to cut down the existing 41.9% hardcover already within the 0 -75' setback zone (i.e. cutting down the driveway and whatever else could be eliminated). He stated that he felt this would be setting a precedent. Pamela Long stated that most of the homes in the area already have decks and /or porches within the 0 -75' setback. Councilmember Adams stated that even with hardcover trade -offs, he would still find a problem with allowing the structure itself in the 0 -75' setback area. Mayor Butler suggested possibly narrowing the driveway. She stated that this was a very unique, small, constrictive lot and that the homeowner has the right to do something with it in order to enjoy it. Councilmember Grabek stated that he was opposed to allowing the intrusion into the 0 -75' setback area, which would change the entire sightline. Councilmember Frahm again stated that he would be willing to approve the structure encroachment for trade- off of reducing the hardcover in the 0 -75' zone from the existing 41.9% to 25 %. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron suggested that the porch & deck could be built on the side, but would require a side setback variance, and may not be desireable to the neighbor. Councilmember Adams stated that he would prefer granting a side setback variance. Mayor Butler stated that the porch & deck constructed on the side would give no privacy to the applicant or the adjacent neighbor. She felt the property and land were sufficient hardship. Councilmember Callahan stated he agreed with Mayor Butler's opinion. Because of lack of majority, Mayor Butler withdrew her motion approving the request as presented. 7