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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 24, 1987 #1183 JACK SWENSON CONTINUED In response to Councilmember Peterson's question, Jack Swenson stated that the previous platform was about the same size of the new 161x16' octagon platform. Councilmember Goetten noted that the platform is mostly over rip -rap rock, therefore the platform is hardcover over hardcover. She felt this was an opportunity, with such a unique situation, to approve this structure without setting a precedent, being it is primarily a replacement structure. Councilmember Sime viewed the property and found the structure to be very impressive. He felt that considering the rip -rap that prevents run -off into the lake, the massive amount of area for absorption of water, and minimal increase in hardcover makes this an insignificant issue. He also felt that the key issue was that it is a replacement platform. Zoning Aide Knott noted that the pink rock with plastic under it consisting of 7400 s.f. was not calculated in the hardcover calculations and should appropriately be included in the 0 -75' calculation. Mayor Grabek stated that they have to be concerned not only about the run -off and hardcover on the shoreline, but about building structures in the 0 -75' zone. Approval of which would be a precedent noting that others have been turned down for different types of structures irregard less of the cost expended. He felt a stairway platform over the rip -rap would privide ample access to the dock. He felt that they should preserve the lakeshore and the structure should not be considered aesthetically. - Neighbors present at the meeting confirmed that the previous platform was about the same size as the new platform; and stated they were very much in favor of the replacement platform. Planning Commissioner Bellows noted that the majority of the Planning Commission (4 -2) felt that in the past there has been an inequity in the system and a blind spot regarding protecting the 0 -75' area in that the precedent has been set that the only way to look at these situations is by leaving it a blank slate. She felt that some consideration be given in keeping some sense of the lake as a gracefully elegant place. If the City's intent is to protect the lake physically, they also ought to consider the issue of making the lake useable and making the lake a pleasant place to be. 7