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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 11, 1987 #1120 RAGATZ CONTINUED garage is not of interest to him if he cannot put on a room addition later, and that is why he brought up the hardcover and room addition issue at the Planning Commission meeting, in order to avoid a future problem. He .felt Planning Commission led him to believe that their recommendation was valid for an undetermined amount of time. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron stated Planning Commission very likely did give the impression that an indefinite variance was being granted based on the y discussions. Planning Commission member Taylor recollected that in exchange for moving the garage location to maintain some setback, Planning Commission would approve the additional hardcover needed for a future addition. He noted that the length of the variance was not discussed as in most cases because variances have always been valid for only one year. Planning Commission member Johnson agreed with Taylor's recollection, however, he noted that Mr. Ragatz made it very clear the importance of a future addition. Councilmember Goetten stated that variances have always been valid for only one year and unfortunate that Mr. Ragatz may have been lead to believe otherwise. Councilmember Callahan stated that he was present at that Planning Commission meeting and understood why the misunderstanding may have occurred but did not feel Planning Commission actually made a recommendation based on a time frame other than one year. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to deny the request for a permanent variance. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. #1124 JIM AND RUTHANNE LANGE 4160 FOREST LAKE DRIVE VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2169 RuthAnne Lange was present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson a lot area variance to build sewered area. Planning recommended approval. 10 explained the request for on a substandard lot in a Commission unanimously