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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 12,1996 • (#4) #2131 LARRY KARKELA, 4149 HIGHWOOD ROAD - AFTER- THE -.FACT VARIANCE - RESOLUTION #3748 Mabusth reported that the application is for an after - the -fact variance for an upper level deck consisting of 65.5 sT The deck is an extension of a 3' wide walkway deck and is located 21' in front of the average Lakeshore setback. The existing lower level deck is 31.6'. The upper level deck adds an additional 11.5 s.f. of new hardcover. There is a slight structural coverage increase of 0.1% or 14.9 s.£ with the upper level deck. The Planning Commission asked the applicant to reduce the lower level deck by 54 s.f The proposed reduction is at 50.6 s.f. The applicant had asked that the reduction occur at the corners of the lower level deck so as not to affect the existing supports. The overall reduction in hardcover is from 41.6% to 40 %. Plastic underlayment was found when inspecting the lower level deck and will be removed. Mabusth noted that the neighbors on both sides of this property were in favor of the application. The applicant had no additional comments_ Goetten was informed that a penalty fee was assessed as well as a building permit penalty. Callahan asked why the delay of time in the variance application from the time of deck • construction. Karkela reported that he had been busy dealing with personal problems. Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to approve Resolution #3748. Vote: Ayes 4, flays 0. (#5) #2134 ROBERT ALBRECHT, 1810 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION #3749 Robert Albrecht and his attorney, Bob Mitchell, were present. Callahan inquired if the applicant wished to await the arrival of Council Member Hurr before proceeding with review of the application, which Mitchell declined. Gaffron reported that the Council gave conceptual approval at their July 8 meeting. At the July 22 meeting, the resolution for approval failed with a vote of 2:3. The application was then tabled to allow the applicant to consult with his attorney. Gaffron said a denial resolution was drafted, and the packet includes the approval resolution drafted prior to the tabling of the application as well. Callahan noted the inclusion of two surveys, one from the 1991 review and one provided by Mitchell. CJ .0 3