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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 ( #5 - #2270 Marcia and Kenneth Hickey - Continued) 46 Hickey suggested the application be tabled noting his frustration. He indicated he could probably not substantiate a hardship for a garage at all and therefore_ there is no hardshin for a second story. Jabbour said Council has determined that there is a hardship present in Minnesota for a garage. Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, that a new resolution be prepared and Resolution No. 3954 be adopted based on the hardship and findings presented with approval of variance for location in front of the principal structure and conditional use permit. The shed will remain. No height variance will be allowed due to no demonstrated hardship. Kelley asked if the property was sewered. Hickey said it was. Kelley asked that the motion include that no plumbing fixtures be allowed noting the size of the structure. Jabbour amended his motion to include that sewer cannot be brought to the garage; Goetten seconded the motion. Hickey said he would support the amendment. Peterson said she would not support the motion as she feels the applicant is entitled to the second story and prefers the shed be eliminated. Flint said he would like the shed be removed and the garage located behind the principal • structure. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 2, Flint/Peterson. Jabbour indicated to the applicant that the Council was attempting to facilitate the construction season. Jabbour asked Staff to guide future applicants through the hardship requirement. Van Zomeren indicated that the Planning Commission had directed the applicant to reduce the height of the structure down to 22.5' from 28' as presented. Jabbour suggested a flat roof might offer additional height to the applicant. Hickey said the Planning Commission voiced concern with aesthetics but indicated he could redesign the garage with that criteria in mind. (* #6) #2275 TED AND MYRNA WOLF, 900 WILLOW DRIVE NORTH - PRELIMINARY PLAT - RESOLUTION NO. 3955 Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3955. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0.