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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1998 ( #9 - #2319 Ron Lauer - Continued) . Flint said he initially was not in favor of the proposed plan, but after hearing the discussion, he is undecided. Peterson cited a recent application where a building pad for the home was turned to accommodate the average lakeshore setback. In viewing this application as new construction and yet agreeing with the need for the large home size, Peterson said she finds it difficult to approve the variance. Goetten said she initially questioned the variance but has gained a better understanding of the grading changes and problems arising from moving the house back on the lot. She feels the hardship is the hill. If the concern is the hardcover, she suggested that the resolution stipulate no additional hardcover will be allowed in the future. Goetten noted that there is no hardcover proposed in the 0 -75' setback and supports the application. Kelley said he supported the application. He did suggest the possibility of reducing the garage to two stalls and building another garage on the hill. Jabbour reiterated his concern with sending mixed messages. He noted the concern with building massiveness by the lakeshore would not be present in this case. He questions the benefit of meeting the requirements with no variance due to the circumstances with the hill. Jabbour feels the large amount of land can be reallocated into another zone. He . supported the application. Jabbour noted he had not met the applicants prior to this meeting. Goetten moved, Jabbour seconded, to approve Resolution No. 4024 with the new rendering of the driveway portion out of the 75 -250' setback for a 29.87% hardcover in the 75 -250' setback. Additional hardcover is to be reallocated and reduce the amount allowed in the 250 -500' setback. Gaffron reviewed the findings in favor of the application: hill, loss of trees, view, driveway, existing building pad, reallocation of hardcover being reused due to narrowness of lot. Gaffron said more findings from the discussion can be added. He asked if the application should be seen by Council again. Goetten and Jabbour agreed to add the findings to the motion without further review by Council. Kelley asked that the findings include the neighbor to the north's concern regarding runoff. He assumed a grading plan will be required. Gaffron said a condition can be placed requiring the drainage and grading plan be submitted prior to issuance of building permit. This condition was added to the motion. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Peterson. (A short recess was held.) 12