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k Y MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 • ZONING FILE 11275 - DOUGLAS JOHNSON CONTINUED setback for the construction of a house. At that time, it was indicated that the foundation would remain as it was and that the construction would be merely an addition to the existing house. The Engineer's direction was that the house be lifted and the top course of block on the outside existing and inside bearing walls be removed. The foundation could then be strengthened by placing a #5 vertical rebar every 16". It was assumed that there were adequate footings underneath the block wall. The variances were granted upon the premise that the foundation was not to be removed, only strengthened. During the week of September 5th, the work began on the site. The house had been totally removed, and only a small portion of the foundation remained. The question now before the Council is whether the proposed house must be relocated to meet the required setbacks. It had been determined by the City's Building Inspector that the footings under the remaining foundation were nonexist=ent and therefore could not support a new structure. Staff is recommending that the house be moved back to comply with Ae setbacks. However, the applicants have set the forms for the new footings on the property, but they have not yet been poured. • Mr. Johnson reiterated Bernhardson's explanation of the situation. He felt that he had complied with the City's directives and that the stop -work order was unnecessary. Mr. Johnson referred to the Planning Commission Minutes for the June 6, 1988 Meeting. The paragraphs referred to Chairman Kelley's inquiries and comments regarding the replacement of the existing foundation. The motion for approval of this item was conditioned upon the house being moved to meet setbacks should the foundation require removal. Mr. Johnson stated that he would not, have proceeded to the Council without the Engineer's approval or recommendations. Mr. Johnson apprised the Council of his proposal which included the addition of foundation in one location and the removal of a portion of foundation in another location. However, an additional portion of the existing foundation needed replacement because it cracked while the structure was being removed. The entire front portion needed a new 42" foundation to support the structure due to a lack of adequate footings. The structural engineer Mr. Johnson hired was referred by the City. Mr. Johnson made reference to paragraph #5 in Mr. Zimniewicz's letter dated June 29, 1988. This paragraph recommended that a 6" to 8" cap be poured on top of the outside and inside bearing walls. The engineer also recommended adding a 4" wall to the existing 8" wall and fill all voids in the existing walls. There were only two options available to accomplish the recommendations • by the engineer. One would be to lift the house and replace the block or tear off the existing and replace it with adequate support for the proposed structure. 11