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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO�COUNCIL.MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 ZONING FILE #1316 -BARR CONTINUED • was seeking variances for hardcover, structure to structure setback and accessory structure floor .area. The Planning Commission recommended denial of this application for the construction of a garage. Since that time, the applicant had proposed a revised plan which the City Zoning Staff had not received or reviewed as of the date of this Council Meeting. Bernhardson asked Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron if that was still the case. Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron replied that he had not received any concrete revised proposals. Originally the applicant was proposing to use a common wall with an existing garage to construct an additional garage. This would create an extremely large accessory structure. There were also two alternate plans presented which would involve building the additional detached garage 51to 10' from the existing garage. The existing garage has a 2nd story, as would the proposed garage. The area above , the proposed garage would be used as a workshop area. Gaffron referred to a letter that was received from the applicant's builder, Mr. Clint Gables, wherein he mentioned that Mr. Barr would agree to reduce the size of the proposed garage so there would be no need.for a variance for floor area. However, the applicant- would still require a variance for hardcover. Mr. Barr explained that he was now proposing a garage approximately 26' x 30'. He reiterated his desire to have the extra area above the garage for a shop area. Mayor Grabek inquired as to the current use of the area above the existing garage. Mr. Barr replied that his stepbrother lives in that area and watches the property. Mr. Barr's occupation as an airline pilot causes him to be away extensively. In addition, Mr. Barr resides in Florida during the winter months. Councilmember Goetten asked whether Mr. Barr's stepbrother rented the area above the garage. Mr. Barr responded affirmatively. Goetten informed him that he would need a conditional use permit to allow him to rent that space. Bernhardson added that a variance would probably be required whether the area is rented or not. Mr.' Barr restated that his stepbrother was a security measure, in addition to a mechanic. Mr. Barr was requesting the garage for the purpose of storing classic cars that he collected. He said that Florida was not conducive to maintaining old cars because of the excessive salt in the air. Mayor Grabek suggested to applicant that he put together more information about his revised plan and come before the Council again. Mr. Barr asked about the need for a variance if he were reducing the amount of hardcover. Gaffron stated that if the total hardcover percent could be reduced below 25 %, a hardcover variance would not be required. Councilmember Goetten inquired as to why applicant decided not to attach the proposed 0