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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 • ZONING FILE #1303- REZABER CONTINUED indeed there are new property owners, the City would ask them to attend the Council Meeting so their intentions regarding the fence could be determined. If it is their desire to reinstall the fence, the Council could proceed as planned, otherwise the matter would be dismissed. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to table this matter. until the September 26, 1988 Council Meeting. Motion, Ayes =4, Nayes =0, Motion passed. #1311 JOHN PURDY 1975 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD, VARIANCE City Administrator Bernhardson advised the Council that the: Purdys were asking to renew and revise variances granted in 1985. The Purdys were seeking approval to construct an addition consisting of a 3- season porch and bathroom. They would require lakeshore setback, average lakeshore setback and hardcover variances. Mr. Purdy made reference toga written statement that.was included in the information given!to the Councilmembers. He did • not agree with the Planning Commisi sion's findings and asked the Council to reconsider their proposal. Applicant stated that their hardship was that the house was built 80 years ago and only has a bath and a half. Mr. Purdy did not f eel that their proposal was obtrusive to any of their neighbors and the addition would not be visible from the lake. There would be no drainage problem created by their proposed addition. 1 Councilmember Goetten stated that she would look at this application more favorably if it were for a bathroom only. She did not 'feel that a 3- season porch was a necessity. She also questioned the feasibility of putting the addition on the kitchen side of the house. She stated that she would have a difficult time approving the addition because it would be in the 0 -75' zone. t Mr. Purdy replied that the proposed location of the bathroom was the most sensible and accessible. The remodeling and addition they did in 1985 eliminated the screen porch they had. They now find that they miss the porch and wish to build one that would allow them a view of Lake Minnetonka. Placing the addition where they currently propose would eliminate the need to make any new accesses. In terms of minimumicosts, their present proposal is the most economical. Councilmember Goetten inquired as to the location of the previous screen porch. Assistant Planning and zoning Administrator Gaff ron indicated that the porch had been • located on the street side of the House. Mr. Purdy also volunteered to remove hardcover in the form 3