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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 24,1997 • {Public Comments - Continued) Flint indicated that the memo by Moorse reported that the concerns expressed by Serena have not yet been solved to his satisfaction. Flint questioned whether the amount of clearing that is being done is the amount required at that point. Flint would like Moorse to address the clearing against State Aid standards with the County. Cook indicated that the amount of clearing is generally 24' from the driving lane. Serena said he measured it to be about 24' but questioned where the roadway was being moved. Gaffron will present these concerns to Moorse for further review. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( * #4) #2204 JAMES G. FULLERTON, III., 3350 AND 3400 FOX STREET - CLASS III PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Application #2204 was requested to be tabled by the applicant. This motion was made as part of the Consent Agenda. Kelley moved, Flint seconded, to table Application #2204. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #5) #2207 JONATHAN AND THERESA HOFER, 3339 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD - • VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 3847 The Applicants were present. Van Zomeren reported the application was heard before the Planning Commission at their February meeting. The applicants requested the application be heard before the Council at this meeting. The subject property is located in the LR -1C, Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District requiring 1/2 acre lot size and is sewered. The variances requested are for lakeshore setback, average lakeshore setback, and hardcover in the 0- 75' and 75 -250' setbacks. The lot is 6500 s.f. in size. Van Zomeren noted the location of the property. She indicated Crystal Bay Road is a prescriptive easement requiring no front yard setback requirements. The structure is located in front of the average lakeshore setback. The applicants are proposing to build a 340 s.f second floor addition above the garage for a great room. The residence currently contains one bedroom and one bathroom. The improvement will enable the current living room to become two small bedrooms. Hardships include the large amount of blacktop for the driveway and road on the property, the limited lot size, the location of the 25' utility easement known as Hillside Place, and the nearby Dakota Rail. Van Zomeren noted the presence of a neighbor at the Planning Commission meeting, who voiced his support for this improvement. The Planning Commission had unanimously recommended approval. 0 The Applicant acknowledged receipt of the resolution and had no questions. 3