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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 • ( 97 - 92161 James and Melissa Easley - Continued) The issues relating to the new detached garage include a 3' side setback on the west side where a neighboring garage and residence is located 10' from the property line. The proposal for the 3' side setback results from an effort to save trees and to extend the west wall to channel drainage coming from the neighboring property away from the applicants house. Gaffron reported that technically, a 30' street setback is required. He also noted the need for a height variance based on the detached accessory structure being 4' higher than the existing 2 -story house with basement. The hardcover for the proposed garage increases from 38.1% to 40.8% in the 75 -250' setback. The hardcover in the 0 -75' setback remains at 23.3% with the house and deck. The lot coverage by structure exceeds the 1500 sT allowable by 146 s.f with a total of 1646 s.f. This is caused by the replacement of the existing 18'x20' garage with a 20'x21' garage and 7' addition for an enclosed walkway. Gaffron reported that adequate parking would be provided off - street. The drainage is a problem in this area but the proposed channeling will help. Gaffron said he and City Engineer Cook have discussed the drainage on Highwood Road. Curb and gutter will eventually be needed, with discharge to a ponding area. The drainage now ponds on private property. Goetten inquired about plans for improving the neighborhood drainage. Cook said the plans have not been finalized and are still in review. • Goetten asked the height of the garage. Gaffron said the defined height of 23' is from the grade at the high side, to the average height of the highest gable. If the concept plan for attaching the house was to proceed, the combined house and garage would be perceived as a total low- side -to -peak height of about 50'. The typical 3 -level lakeshore home meeting a 30' defined height is 35 -40' in low - side -to -peak height. If the home is torn down, Gaffron said there will also be variances needed for lot width and lot area. Goetten asked how the garage compares with others in the neighborhood. Gaffron said the garage is similar to that of the neighboring Applebaums. The neighboring homes and garages scale down with the topography. Kelley said he was concerned with the lot area coverage by structures and inquired about the hardships due to the physical structure. Easley said the original staircase was located outside. The footprint was reduced and the stairwell enclosed at the suggestion of the architect. Easley said he was aware of the need to stay within the code when building the new house but has to deal with the garage and current home at this time. Mrs. Easley said they and their architect are aware of the limitations and plan to probably have a 3- story structure for the new home. Easley said the square footage of the current home is satisfactory. One additional bedroom would be required but could be accomplished in a basement area which is unusable in the current home. Mrs. Easley said they would work with what they have. She noted the garage is falling down, and its replacement is the first step in the improvement process. C