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0 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 26, 1998 ( #10) #2363 William H. Bockmann, 1130 Loma Linda Avenue - Variances - continued There were no public comments. Kelley stated the house was very ambitious for the lot. It would be much more massive than what currently exists and requires many variances. Bockmann noted that the total lot coverage was only at 11.5 %. Kelley noted the 3 -car garage added mass to the structure. Jabbour added that height was also an issue. As hardcover is limited, it forces structures to be built higher. Kelley stated there was nothing above the garage and it might be possible to use that area. Bockmann commented that the house at 1098 Loma Linda has 65% hardcover. Jabbour responded that the house was pulled back from its original location and was an improvement • from what previously existed. Jabbour concurred with Kelley that the proposed house was not reasonable for the lot. Bockmann asked if eliminating one garage would get closer to what Council would_approve. Jabbour responded that he was only proposing that and was trying to help get something that would be approved without redesigning the residence. Both Flint and Peterson agreed with Kelley and Jabbour that the house was too ambitious for the lot. Bockmann's son designed the house and indicated he has reduced the footprint as much as possible and still be able to accommodate a bedroom for his grandfather. There will be four drivers so eliminating a stall leaves two cars in the driveway. Jabbour sympathized with the applicant in providing assistance for an elderly relative, but family and financial situations are not considered hardships according to State statute. The uniqueness of the land is a hardship. Bockmann referred again to the property at 1098 Loma Linda, noting they had a similar proposal that was proposed with an elderly relative. Jabbour responded that he gave no consideration to that part of the application. 7