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• <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR APRIL 28,1997 <br />( #7 - #2217 - Thimmesh - Continued) <br />Kelley proposed that the addition conform to the rear setback reducing the addition by 3', that no <br />garage door be allowed on the outside of the storage area with access through the existing garage <br />thus eliminating the possibility of a future owner adding a driveway, and that the shed be <br />removed. <br />Goetten asked if there should be further language added to the resolution restricting a driveway. <br />Van Zomeren responded that a driveway does not require a City permit and would therefore be <br />difficult to enforce. <br />Jabbour asked the applicant how he felt about not having an outside garage door. Mr. Thimmesh <br />did not think it would look very good and he wants to be able to store snowmobiles, tractor, <br />wagon, etc. in the addition and it would be difficult to get them in through an inside access. <br />Mrs. Thimmesh added that they want to be able to store their "stuff' inside so that it is not an <br />eyesore. They do not need a driveway to move things in and out occasionally. Kelley responded <br />that they would plow an area to get the snowmobiles in and out and it would look like a driveway <br />. from the street. <br />Goetten asked if calculations were based on the combination of parcels. Van Zomeren confirmed <br />that they were. <br />Goetten expressed her appreciation that the applicants wish to get things stored inside but she <br />had concerns over what future owners may want to do. <br />Jabbour agreed with Kelley on the setback and shed issues but questioned the elimination of an <br />outside garage door. <br />Kelley asked for clarification from staff about additional hardcover, such as a driveway, needing <br />a variance. Van Zomeren responded that a homeowner could add a driveway without additional <br />review by staff. Gaffron added that by adding a driveway they could be over the hardcover <br />percentage allowed and technically need a variance. Kelley stated they could then be tagged. <br />Gaffron responded that from a practical point, the City has not enforced such situations but when <br />they come in for a building permit, the hardcover can be addressed. <br />Peterson asked if the applicants felt strongly that they need the shed if the addition were <br />approved. Mr. Thimmesh stated they would certainly like it to store pool supplies and deck <br />furniture. Mrs. Thimmesh added that both the neighbors have garages in the same area. She <br />• 5 <br />