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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 23, 1989 ZONING FILE 11459- MULVANNY CONTINUED zone? Mr. Mulvanny said that due to the layout of the house, it would not be of any use to put the addition elsewhere. It was moved by Couci lmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to deny this application. Councilmember Goetten questioned whether the applicant should be given the option of tabling the application to present a revised proposal. Gaffron said that this addition would be located outside of the 0 -75' setback zone, unlike the Pemberton application reviewed earlier this evening. Goetten said that there was still the question of whether to allow hardcover structure over deck hardcover. City Administrator Bernhardson asked whether the Council would approve such an application if the existing deck were not present? Councilmember questioned what hardship was mentioned in the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval? Goetten replied that the small size of the house was considered to be a hardship. Gaffron added that with respect to the average lakeshore setback, the addition would not interfere with any of the neighbors sight lines. Mayor Grabek commented that if this application were presented as is without the existing deck, he would be inclined to approve it. He said that the addition would not be located in the 0 -75' setback zone, and • is being added to a small, existing house. Councilmember Goetten concurred. Councilmember Peterson questioned whether there was any other hardcover that the applicant could remove? Mr. Mulvanny said that only the driveway could be removed. Mayor Grabek said that the applicant was not increasing the amount of hardcover and asking him to remove hardcover would be penalizing him. Councilmember Nettles indicated that he was confused as to the City's policy regarding the covering over of decks. Goetten suggested that the City take a closer look at this issue. Motion, Ayes =2, Goetten, Grabek, Peterson, Nay. Motion failed. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to adopt Resolution #2718, allowing the addition with no increase in hardcover. Approval is based on the fact that the addition will not encroach into the 0 -75' zone. Councilmember Goetten commented that if there was no existing deck on this property, she would have approved the variance request. Goetten said that the deck is going to be removed. Motion, Ayes =3, Callahan, Nettles, Nay. Motion passed. #1461 REV. PAUL W. BERGGREN 585 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD S VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2719 Reverend Berggren was not present for the review of this application. is City Administrator Bernhardson gave a brief explanation of this application. 11