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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 27,1997 ( * #8) #2230 GEORGINA HACKNEY, 2184 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO. 3904 Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to approve Resolution No. 3904. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (z#9) #2231 EVAN ANDERSON, 1260 SPRUCE PLACE - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 3905 Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to approve Resolution No. 3905. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( * #10) #2232 WOODSMITH, LTD., 1520 FOX STREET - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 3906 Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to approve Resolution No. 3906. Vote; Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #11) #2234 DOUGLAS E. WALDOCH, 4215 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO.3907 The applicant was present. Van Zomeren reported that the applicant seeks lot area and lot width variances to remove the existing residence to construct a new residence. The lot is 90' wide requiring a 50' variance. The property is .664 acres in the 1 acre zoning district. The Planning Commission reviewed the application and recommended approval. Van Zomeren reviewed the survey noting the existing house sits near the north property line and the garage is located in the road right -of -way. More property is required for conformity. The applicant had no further comments. Goetten clarified that the lot size is 28,908 s.f. She requested a breakdown be shown of any hardcover and structure in the 0 -75' setback. She questioned a shed located in the 0- 75' setback. Van Zomeren was asked if the Planning Commission recommended removal of the shed. Van Zomeren said they did not. She reported that the property met the structural coverage allowance, and the Planning Commission did not discuss the hardcover in the 0 -75' setback. Goetten recommended removal of the shed from the 0 -75' setback The shed can be placed elsewhere on the property. Goetten explained to the applicant the reason for removal of hardcover in the 0 -75' setback noting stairways are allowed. Kelley and Flint agreed. • 14