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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL • MEETING HELD ON JULY 28,1997 ( #5) #2254 CURTIS AND BARBARA PALMER, 2710 CASCO POINT ROAD - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 3932 Van Zomeren reported that the request is a variance to add a 16'x5'9" space to the existing garage. The garage is non - conforming due to its location in the street yard, 4'6" off the property line. The request would result in added bulk to the structure. The Planning Commission recommended approval on a 5:1 vote contrary to Staff s recommendation for denial with storage space located elsewhere on the property. Van Zomeren said Staff did not believe there was a hardship to justify the variance. Curtis Palmer said the residence is on a steep hill and access to the rear of the property is impossible resulting in it not being practical to build any storage unit elsewhere. He said he would like the ability to have a small workshop in his garage as well as use it to store his tools. • Jabbour received confirmation from the applicant that the topography of the property created the hardship and egress and ingress were difficult. Palmer informed Goetten that the storage area would be for personal use. Kelley said he agreed with Staff s recommendation. Kelley moved, Goetten seconded, to deny Application #2254. Peterson said she had mixed feelings about the request. She said she agrees with the applicant regarding the topography not allowing space for another structure. She asked for clarification on whether the added structure would be located behind the garage. Palmer said the space would be shown as a dormer in the front of the garage noting the footprint would not change. Van Zomeren reviewed the elevations of the proposed structure. She indicated that the garage was being raised to gain headroom and floor space. •