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• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 25, 1988 #1291 ALFRED IVERSON - CONTINUED leading to the tennis courts. Ms. Iverson confirmed that all they required was a small backing -up area so they would not have to back all the way down the driveway. Callahan stated that the current plans seemed to be in accordance with what the Applicant was seeking and questioned why there was so much confusion about, approving this hardcover variance. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that originally the Iversons were requesting an increase in the hardcover and the Planning Commission decided that the Iversons could not exceed the 38.4% coverage. Callahan asked why the issue of safety as it pertains.to.the driveway was not discussed. Mabusth replied that that. issue• was- never raised by the Applicants or their contractor. Councilmember Goetten asked if removing the landscaping plastic and pathway would equal the hardcover addition of the turn - around. Mabusth stated that she could not answer that question since the square footage of the landscaping plastic was unknown. It was determined through further discussion that the 38.4% calculation is not accurate. Councilmember Callahan stated that timing is a factor -for the Iversons because they would like to have the building completed in time for their children to begin school in the fall. He would like to see some decision •made, either to hold the Iverson's at 38.4% or give them some extra leeway and limit them to 39 %. However, there was not enough information provided regarding the driveway to make an accurate calculation. Councilmember Goetten stated that if a percentage was approved at least it might resolve the situation, as opposed to tabling the matter and putting it off another two weeks. Mabusth suggested that the contractor file his plans and start the building permit application process. It was moved. by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to table this matter. He explained to Ms. Iverson that it was very important for the contractor to get the plans in and the building permit application filled out. If he failed to do so immediately, this matter would not be on the agenda for the August 8th Council Meeting. The Mayor went on to say that the Iversons could expect that the Council will approve the variance, but they will need to fine tune the conditions. Ms. Iverson inquired whether the contractor should measure the landscaping around the house. Mabusth stated that the Council is going to have to have that measurement to make their final decision. The contractor explained that they do not file the building plans until the lot is staked out. They do not stake out the lot until everything has been approved. The Mayor explained that the Council needs to know what the contractor is planning before the variance is approved. They cannot run the risk of approving plans now and then having the contractor vary those plans so that the overall amount of hardcover changes. The contractor stated that it is too costly for them to apply for the permit without the, consent of the plans. He asked why he was not informed that there was a problem with the hardcover. Councilmember .Callahan explained that the problem arose following his discussion with Mr. Iverson the preceding day. The contractor pointed out that the turn - around is drawn on the original plans. It was Callahan's impression that Mr. Iverson wanted more turn - around area than what was presently being proposed. Mabusth added that there is additional hardcover that does not 4