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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON MARCH 23, 1998 <br />• ( #17 - #2348 Mary Jane Hauser - Continued) <br />Bressler informed Goetten that the driveway as revised would result in 25.9% hardcover <br />in the 75 -250' setback or 25% if the driveway came straight out. <br />Jabbour was informed that the 0.9% of hardcover constitutes 283.7 s.f. Hauser voiced <br />his objection with reducing the home or driveway any further. <br />Goetten commented that the house had been removed and policy is for no variances for <br />new construction. Hauser reiterated the problems that would be caused if the driveway <br />was changed. <br />Jabbour noted that a new curb cut would require approval. Hauser said that is the <br />hardship. Jabbour acknowledged that the applicant had a hardship but said it does not <br />address the need for a large residence. Jabbour did not believe the driveway could be <br />relocated and suggested the house be reduced in size. <br />Hauser asked what rules are used for relocation of a driveway. Jabbour said sight lines <br />are considered. Hauser asked to see the rules. <br />Peterson asked if the house was redesigned and garage was located on the south side, <br />whether this would reduce the hardcover to accommodate the concerns. Hauser set that <br />is plan was reviewed. It would require a large amount of fill. <br />Hauser said he felt he has a legitimate land use issue noting other hardcover variances <br />have been granted. <br />Peterson noted the size of the south deck, 429 s.f., and spa deck, 280 s.f.. Bressler <br />indicated the amount of hardcover over the allowed amount is 287 s.f. Jabbour also <br />suggested rounding the corners of true driveway. <br />Jabbour asked if the applicant would like the application tabled or moved. Hauser asked <br />for the Council to take action as he would not require a variance if he removed the deck <br />as suggested. <br />Peterson moved, Jabbour seconded, to deny Application #2248 because of new <br />construction, and the proposal could meet all setbacks and hardcover requirements <br />stipulated within the code. She would support the application if hardcover was met. <br />Goetten suggested the deck be removed. <br />Hauser said he felt he has shown hardship. <br />Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />• <br />23 <br />