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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 13, 1996 • (#6 - #2124 John Earling - Continued) Mabusth said Commissioner Smith, the only negative vote to the recommendation motion, wanted the garage located within a conforming setback. Other Commissioners who visited the property noticed the sloping topography and the tree line and agreed the proposed location was the best place for the garage. Mabusth said the neighbors have not voiced any objection to the proposal. • Kelley asked what the width would be if the roadway was constructed. Gerhardson said the road would be a standard 24' width with ditches extending 10 -15' on either side. This was said to not cause a problem with the 10' setback from the outlot. It would, however, expose the structure to viewing. Earling agreed to moving the garage a couple feet farther in to avoid a problem with a roadway. He noted the shelter belt running east and west along his property. Hurr was informed that the garage overhang would be 18 ". Earling was advised that the overhang must meet the approved setback. Hurr moved, Kelley seconded, to approve Resolution #3723 with a setback of 12' including the overhang. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #7) #2125 RICHARD D. CLIFFORD, 4760 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION #3724 The Applicant, Mr. Clifford, was present along with Mrs. Olson, the new property owner. Mabusth reported that this application is the third time approval has been granted for lot width and area variances. This application requires width, area, and bluff impact setback variances. The structure will be located 36' from the top of the bluff, where 30' is required. However, there will be a 3' encroachment of the 20' bluff impact zone. Mabusth said the DNR is in favor of the proposal and has said the land alterations will improve the drainage. The neighbors have questioned the use of the driveway for access. Four parcels currently have access from the unimproved right -of -way known as Park Avenue. The roadway is in poor condition. Another resident of the area, Mr. Koubsky, is also requesting access from the north due to the unsafe condition of their existing access at North Shore Drive at a 20 %+ slope. The City is asking for an improvement plan from these neighbors. Gerhardson is reviewing the right -of -way to see what can be accomplished within the 30' to get the road as close to current standards as possible. 9