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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 10, 1989 . ZONING FILE #1376 - PALM CONTINUED explained that the hardcover in the original application was approved to be 29% in the 75 -250' zone and 17.5% in the 0 -75' zone. Currently there is 44.4% in the 75 -250' zone and 18.1% in the 0 -75' zone. The Palms are proposing to remove the gravel driveway from in front of the attached garage and use that garage for storage only. This would leave hardcover in the 75 -250' zone at 32.2% and 18.1% in the 0 -75' zone which is 1.5% over the approved hardcover for that area. This difference is due to the fabric underlying landscaping that was existing but not included in the original request. The increase in hardcover in the 75- 250' zone from 29% to 32% results from retaining the detached garage and apron and eliminating the gravel driveway. Ms. Palm addressed the Council and said that she had not fully understood what the original Resolution required them to do. She said that she had been encouraged by all but one neighbor to pursue this matter and felt she had a legitimate request. She said there was a real need for storage and a barrier to shield their house from County Road 19. She informed the Council that after they had signed the Resolution and obtained the building permit, they realized that the garage must be removed. She said that they had several bids from people to remove the garage, but they could find no other place to store the items in it. She added that initially the rock and fabric • extended all the way around the house but went undetected because it was hidden under snow and vegetation. She said that she would not have pursued this matter had it not been for the encouragement she received from the City Staff. City Administrator Bernhardson clarified that staff did not encourage the Palms to pursue this matter, but did explain their options if they wished to retain the garage. He added that the staff had indicated to the Palms that their revised proposal probably would not receive Council approval. Councilmember Callahan asked Ms. Palm when she first discovered that the City was requesting the removal of the garage? Ms. Palm replied that it was discovered when they signed the Resolution in May, 1986. She said that once she realized that the City was serious about having the garage removed, they tried to comply. Councilmember Goetten asked what the hardcover percentages were prior to the Palm's adding onto the house. Gaffron replied that there was 27.2% in the 75 -250' zone and 17.5% in the 0 -75' zone. Those percentages did not include any existing rock or fabric underlying. Once the addition was completed, the hardcover was supposed to be 17.5% in the 0 -75' zone and 29% in the 75 -250' zone. Councilmember Goetten told Ms. Palm that it was her understanding that the Palms were securing a 2 -car attached garage with the intent that a non - conforming detached garage would be removed. Goetten felt that the Palms had drawn this