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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 33, 1997 • ( #11 - #2248 David and Jodi Rahn - Continued) Rahn said the only other option is to place the structure in the middle of the flood plain which would require mitigation. He reiterated that no mitigation would be required in squaring off the structure. Jabbour asked the Council for their opinion. Goetten said she would not approve additional hardcover in the 0 -75' setback. Jabbour noted the applicant had suggested elimination of the decks which would decrease the hardcover from 1320 s.f. to 1018 s.f. !Zahn said he has sold his other home and his family plans on living here year around. He also indicated that :ie will be planning on adding a garage in the future. Jabbour and Goetten both informed Rahn that structure in the flood plain is less of an issue than structure in the 0-75' setback. Rahn said his dream is to restore the cabin and suggested eliminating the deck and maintaining the screen porch as planned. Goetten was informed that the 8`x12' is to be located on the north side of the structure. Jabbour said there is 60 s.f. of existing deck and 252 s.f. total of decking. Eliminating this decking and maintain ng the screen porch would result in 10610 s.f. of structure. The structure would be increased from 540 s.f. to 840 s.f with a 132 s.f porch. • Jabbour indicated that he is only considering this option because the structure is minimal in size noting 1500 s.f: is normally allowed. The option would also maintain the structure out of the flood plain and would be serviced with sewer. Jabbour said this situation creates a true hardship. Jabbour moved to approve Application 92248 based on the hardships and reasoning as stated with the removal of decks as proposed by the applicant in order to facilitate the application. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Goetten said she could not vote in favor of the motion and noted that the application could be heard in front of a full Council. Rahn indicated that the guidelines have not changed since 1983 when the adjacent property was permitted 29" /o hardcover. Jabbour said he recognized the City made a mistake at that time. Rahn indicated that time is of the essence in providing a home for his family. Goetten said she would be willing to table the application to the meeting of July 14. 0 Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to table Application #2248. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0.