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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 1997 . 011 - #2248 David and Jodi Rahn - Continued) Van Zomeren reported that the .3 acre property is located in the LR 1B Zoning District. The proposal is to add structure to an existing cabin located within the 0-75' setback. The second story would require a variance to the side yard setback which exists and is proposed at 5.3' and 10' is required. Lakeshore setback variance is required. Average lakeshore setback is not an issue as the structure is located behind that line. A conditional use permit is required for land alteration in the 0-75' setback. Van Zomeren reviewed the topography of the property. The 93T elevation line "wanders" on the property. The existing structure is located at the high point of the property. The flood plain is located behind the structure requiring a CUP for any alteration. The proposal is to square off the structure which encroaches the 0 -75' setback. The hardcover in that setback would increase from 91/6 to 191/6. Van Zomeren indicated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the side setback and hardcover variances noting that improvements are limited to an area behind the existing lakeside setback and an additional half -story. They also recommended approval of the CUP for land alteration. Goetten asked the applicant if he had considered moving the addition to the rear of the structure in order to get out of the 0 -75' setback. . Rahn said he met with the Watershed District. He said his design was an attempt to gain a favorable response from the Council. He indicated that moving the structure back would result in building in the 931.5' elevation which is the flood plain. The plan as presented would not require mitigation of the flood plain as the additions would be built on posts. Rahn said the plan is an attempt to restore the existing structure. He thought the Council would be less receptive to a plan involving alteration of the flood plain. Goetten said her concern is with doubling the hardcover in the 0 -75' setback with any new construction if there are other alternatives to consider. Rahn indicated that only one -third of the new hardcover is livable space; the remainder is decking. He said he tried to keep the structure compact and only squared the structure off. The screen porch and decking is only 8' wide. Goetten asked if Rahn discussed adding to the rear of the structure with the Watershed. Rahn said he did. He met with Jim Hafner of the Watershed District. He said this recommendation is possible but would occur in the lower area of the lot and require major alteration of the flood plain. Rahn said the home is located similarly on the lot with other homes in the neighborhood and is the only unimproved site. 13