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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 8,1998 ( 910) #2363 William Bockmann, 1130 Loma Linda Avenue - Variances - continued Kelley did not feel Planning Commission should be asked to review the new proposal as it is less restrictive than what Planning Commission originally reviewed. Peterson agreed. Peterson moved, Goetten seconded, to table Application #2363 to provide staff an opportunity to present a new report to Council on the revised plan. Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #11) #2366 PETER LANPHER,1359 PARK DRIVE - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 4095 Mr. and Mrs. Lanpher were present. Van Zomeren distributed photos of the subject property and explained that the application was for variances to allow a deck, pool and shed to remain after being replaced following storm damage in 1997. The deck and pool require average lakeshore setback, hardcover, and oversized accessory structure setback variances. The shed requires a side yard setback variance. A structural lot coverage variance is also required for the deck, pool and shed. No changes in hardcover are • proposed in the 0 -75' setback. Hardcover in the 75 -250' zone was at 52% prior to the storm and is the same after replacement. Hardcover is under the 30% limitation in the 250'500' setback. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances as requested. The applicant added that the house was constructed in 1968. The pool was constructed without a permit in 1972 and was granted a variance in 1976. Hardcover ordinances began in 1975. He noted there have been discrepancies in survey measurements from the lot lines over the years. His lot is made up of three vacated streets and two narrow parcels. Goetten asked if this was an after - the -fact request. Van Zomeren responded that it has become an after- the -fact variance because when the applicant started repairs, the contractor and insurance company were not aware that it would be a complete replacement. She initially talked with the applicant in the fall of 1997, the application was filed Apri120, 1998. Lanpher confirmed that he had applied for a building permit, but it had not been issued because of the variance request. Goetten questioned the surveys included in the staff report as there was not a current survey. Van Zomeren responded that the current survey was to be Exhibit R but only the legal description was copied. Kelley asked for clarification of the City policy for storm damage. Gappa confirmed that if a structure is more than 75% destroyed, a variance would be required for replacement if the property was legally non - conforming. A building permit would be required for repairs. • 17