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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 ( 96 - 92160 David Dotzenroth - Continued) Kelley was concerned with what would occur if the garage was found needing total rebuilding. Jabbour said if walls have to be removed, the application would have to come back before the Council. Gaffron said if the garage has to be rebuilt, the application would come back before the Council. Kelley said he wanted the applicants to understand and the building inspector aware of possible problems. Gaffron clarified that the garage must be within the 1000 s.f size limitation, conditions #3 and 4 were eliminated. Condition #5 requiring the completion of the house was to continue. Also, Finding #6 was added noting the difference of opinion between the Council and Planning Commission was due to the concern for the trees and need for additional concrete adding to hardcover, and the similarity between garages in the neighborhood. Callahan commented that the similarity issue would not be valid as improvements have to begin somewhere. Jabbour asked why the push to finish the house was requested when no neighbors have complained. Gaffron said the building permit allows for one year to finish the exterior work on project. Goetten said the concern was beginning another project when one was already begun. Dotzenroth noted a problem with a contractor setting the remodeling back in time. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Callahan. Motion carried. C ( #7) #2161 JAMES AND MELISSA EASLEY, 4105 HIGHWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION #3759 • The applicants were present. Gaffron reported that the property consists of a 40' wide lot, 8500 s.f in area, with an existing house located mainly in the 0 -75' setback with a detached garage located near the street and side lot line in poor condition. The parking area is gravel. A sidewalk and retaining wall also exist on the property. Gaffron informed the Council that it was the applicant's intention to tear down the garage and build a new detached garage within T of the side lot line and 25 -30' from the street. The doors would be located to the street side with parking in front. An enclosed stairway is proposed for the 2 -story garage with a basement resulting in three levels. A future concept of the attachment of the garage to a new house located out of the 0 -75' setback was also noted. is