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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 27,1998 <br />( #13) #2390 DAVID RAHN,1385 REST POINT ROAD - VARIANCES <br />Mr. Rahn was present. <br />Van Zomeren reported that the application was for a hardcover variance to allow construction of <br />a garage in the 75 -250' setback area with a retaining wall and driveway turnaround. Previous <br />variance were granted to convert a cabin into a year round residence. The previous resolution <br />would allow 657 s.f. of hardcover based on subtracting the amount of hardcover in the 0 -75' zone <br />from that allowed in the 75 -250' zone. <br />Planning Commission recommended denial, and the applicant requested the application be <br />brought to Council. <br />Mr. Rahn noted that it is difficult to build a two -car garage with driveway under 657 s.f. He <br />asked for guidance as to what might be considered. He confirmed that no variance would be <br />needed if he did not exceed 657 s.f. of hardcover. <br />0 <br />Mr. Rahn presented a revised plan that reduced the garage to 24' x 24' and made some <br />eliminations to reduce the hardcover to 31% or 2,453 s.f. • <br />Jabbour reviewed the history of the property. The initial Council approval was related to adding <br />to an existing structure. During the construction, much of the existing structure was removed, <br />and a fallen tree damaged the remaining portion. The Council then reviewed the project again <br />and set a limit of 657 s.f. of hardcover in the 75 -250' zone. <br />Rahn agreed that discussions had taken place about a garage. <br />Rahn noted that in the Council minutes with the previous approvals, 1,000 s.f. was discussed. <br />His problem is building an accessory building large enough to park two cars. He stated that if he <br />would be limited to 657 s.f., he would have to build an accessory storage building with no cars <br />inside. <br />Jabbour noted that each lot has limitations that the property owner must work with. <br />Goetten commented that she had voted against the previous variance request knowing that a <br />garage would be requested at some future time. <br />Rahn distributed revised plans to the Council showing reductions in hardcover. <br />12 • <br />