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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO MY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, I "7 <br />(#10) #2247 WAYNE HOLMES,1390 PARK DRIVE - VARIANCE - • <br />RESOLUTION NO. 3919 <br />Gaffron reported that the application is a request for side setback and side street yard <br />setback variances for construction of a detached accessory storage building. The building <br />as initially proposed would be located 2.5' from the unimproved dedicated right -of -way <br />known as .Forest Avenue. The right -of -way is wooded and low land. It is a potential <br />access for Highwood Park. Stall' and Planning Commission agreed that the 2.5' setback <br />was lladequaie. <br />Gaffron said the applicant has agreed to maintain a l0' setback by angling the building <br />and removing 2' from one side. This would allow the large oak tree to be saved but <br />might result in the loss of lilac bushes. Gaffron said the 10' setback is typical of normal <br />setbacks. There is a 15' setback requirement for buildings of this size, but he feels a 5' <br />variance is appropriate in order not to impact the tree. Additional grading or retaining <br />wail would be required to eliminate any impact. The applicant has proposed building a <br />retaining wall. Gaffron said the Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval of <br />the amended plan. <br />Goetten asked how far the building would be from the oak tree. Mrs. Holmes said they <br />have reduced the building by 2' to increase the separation. Gaffron indicated that the tree <br />would be 10 -12' from the building_ <br />Jabbour asked if there was any reason to maintain the 60' right -of -way. Gafiron said • <br />there are no plans to improve the road, but it could be a potential park access in the <br />fixture. <br />Goetten asked that the applicants be considerate of the tree. Mr. Holmes said they will <br />work around the root system. Mrs. Holmes noted that the building is a pole barn and <br />would be constructed on a floating slab. This should eliminate any problem for the oak <br />tree. <br />The applicant voiced satisfaction with the resolution as presented. <br />Flint moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3919. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br />( #11) #2248 DAVID AND JODI RAHN,1385 REST POINT ROAD - VARIANCE <br />Mr. Rahn was present. <br />12 <br />