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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8.1997 ( #5 - #2270 Marcia and Kenneth Hickey - Continued) Goetten said she could not support the height requested. She suggested a lower height be maintained and shed could remain. She questioned whether the shed could be moved. Van Zomeren informed Goetten that the shed was not located in the right -of -way as was thought by Goetten but was in front of the principal structure with a possible sideyard encroachment. Hickey said he would prefer the height as requested. He indicated the shed is built on a slab that has been there since 1952. The shed was recently rebuilt. Flint said he felt there were other areas on the property that would allow the applicant's needs for storage to be achieved. He does not favor the location in front of the principal structure noting it would be obtrusive. He also felt it would be unsatisfactory to other residents. Hickey questioned whether Flint has viewed the property. Flint said he had not but was familiar with the area. Hickey said there was foliage surrounding the area resulting in a garage that would not be obtrusive. He noted both of his neighbors have two levels. Jabbour said Hickey should not have to be at the mercy of the neighbors. He said he views the application itself and its demonstration of hardship. He again inquired what the • hardship is for the height. Barrett was asked by Jabbour whether the views of the neighbors have a bearing on what is approved. Barrett said the opinion of the neighbors is not enough to defeat what is otherwise an acceptable application. • Jabbour asked the applicant how he would like to proceed explaining the procedures and time limitations. Flint asked why the garage could not be built on the south side. Hickey said a cliff is located in that area. While there is no height problem there, he is unable to access it. Hickey noted the lot is long and narrow limiting where a garage can be located. The north side would have the same problem. An easterly location would result in access during the winter months with having to travel upgrade. Jabbour said the applicant has demonstrated the hardship regarding location. Jabbour asked the applicant if he would like the Council to vote on approval of the garage in the proposed location but without a height variance or state the hardship for the height. (ioetten suggested the lower height garage with maintaining shed. Kelley said he would support that option. 5