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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 • ZONING FILE #1311 -PURDY CONTINUED Mayor Grabek stated that the Council has to be very cautious of any variances for construction in the 0 -75' zone. If there are alternatives that could be utilized to avoid that area, he would prefer to proceed in that manner. The City has always taken a stand on construction in that area and they should not deviate from that policy. Mayor Grabek agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr: Purdy expressed his belief that 83 s.f. was a minimal encroachment into the 0 -75' zone. Their addition would not inflict any hardship on anyone, it would not be visible to anyone, and it would not affect the drainage. He asked the Council who this plan would hurt, if approved. Mayor Grabek reiterated his concern involving precedent setting for construction in the 0 -75' zone. Councilmember Goetten did not see a hardship that required a 3- season porch. She suggested that the Purdys reconsider putting the addition on the side of their house as they initially planned. .Mrs. Purdy addressed the issue of cost involved with proposing a new plan. Councilmember Goetten replied• that financial considerations were not an allowable hardship in the Council's decision making process. Mrs. Purdy stated that their current proposal was the most logical and affordable. Mayor Grabek sympathized with the Purdy's situation, but added that he • could not ignore the issue of preserving the area within 75 feet of Lake Minnetonka. He would have to draw the line somewhere. Councilmember Goetten offered to have this matter tabled to allow the applicants time to revise their plans. She informed the Purdy's that should the Council vote against their plan, they would have to start the entire variance procedure again from the beginning. Mr. Purdy stated that -the present proposal was the only proposal they had. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to accept the Planning Commission's recommendations and give conceptual direction to staff to prepare a denial resolution for the Council's consideration at the September 26, 1988 Council Meeting. Motion, Ayes =5, Nays =O, Motion passed. 1313 RICHARD ELLER 2655 SHADYWOOD ROAD VARIANCE - RESOLUTION #2491 City Administrator Bernhardson stated that the intent of the applicants was to replace an existing second story deck with a first floor level screened porch with a deck above it. The hardcover percentage would remain the same due to the Ellers removing portions of a concrete patio. Most of this property lies within the 0- 751zone because at one time the property was not considered part of the main Lake and the 75' setbacks did not apply. However, now the lakeshore setback does apply to this • property. There is currently 29.6% of hardcover in the 0 -75' zone and applicant will be removing an equal or greater amount of hardcover in this zone. 5