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1INUTES OF THE REGULAR•ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1987 41176 PUTNAM CONTINUED Richard Putnam was present for this matter. He reviewed drawings of his proposal to construct an addition to connect the existing house to the enlarged garage, and a porch addition. He explained the reasons for placement of garage and porch due to the effort to save mature tree(s). He noted the letter presented to Council this evening from neighbor Kenneth Erickson stating no objection to the plan. Planning Commission Chairman Kelley noted that Planning Commission discussed the lack of hardship involved and also the fact that the house may be for sale. Mr. Putnam stated that the house is not currently for sale, but if his request is not approved he would sell the house because the existing house currently does not meet his needs. _ Planning Commission Chairman Kelley noted that Planning Commission felt the project as a whole was ambitious. Councilmember Sime felt that the proposed screen porch would obstruct the sightline even given the most generous average lakeshore setback line, and also felt the proposal was too ambitious. Councilmember Goetten felt the plan should be scaled down in order for her to approve. She felt a 3 car garage was not appropriate for this area. Councilmember Callahan felt that the attaching addition seemed appropriate in conjuction with necessary repair of the existing garage. He did not feel the porch would affect views and would enhance the lakefront. Councilmember Goetten reiterated her feeling that a 3 car garage was not appropriate for this area. She felt an average lakeshore variance for an open deck area would be appropriate but not for the proposed enclosed screen porch. Councilmember Sime concurred with Councilmember Goetten. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to approve the variances and proposal as submitted. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 1. Councilmember Goetten voted nay. G-'