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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JUNE 8,1998 <br />( #11) #2366 Peter Lanpher,1359 Park Drive - continued <br />Goetten stated that if the applicant had applied for a variance for replacement, Council may not have <br />agreed to total replacement because they were at 52% hardcover. <br />Lanpher felt it was unfair to refuse the replacement as he bought the property "as is ". <br />Van Zomeren explained that the Building Department became aware of the pool replacement and <br />had advised the applicant that he would need a variance. The deck and shed had already been <br />completed. She expressed concern that similar situations will result from the recent storm. Property <br />owners are not always aware of the extent of damage as they begin repairs. <br />Jabbour agreed with Goetten that if the proposal had been reviewed from the start, a reduction in <br />hardcover would probably have been required. <br />• <br />Peterson questioned punishing a homeowner when property is purchased "as is ", and then is told that <br />he can't replace storm damage. She did not think everyone in the City was educated about building <br />permit requirements. Goetten disagreed. • <br />Jabbour moved, Peterson seconded, to adopt the Planning Commission recommendation for <br />Resolution No. 4095 granting variances to the property located at 1359 Park Drive, noting that there <br />will be no additional variances granted for the site; and applicant to be on notice that if anything gets <br />removed, the likelihood of replacement will be difficult. <br />Peterson confirmed that the stairway to the lake will be allowed because the Zoning Code allows a <br />limited stairway. <br />Goetten asked if after - the -fact double fees would be required. <br />Peterson amended the motion to include double fees for both the building permit fee and zoning <br />application fee. <br />Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1. Goetten opposed. <br />18 <br />9 <br />