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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 ( 97 - #2161 James and Melissa Easley - Continued) Callahan inquired about the "office" over the garage. Easley said it would presently be • just a space, not an office per se. When the new house is built, it would be used as a living space during construction. He said it was his understanding that a temporary permit could be obtained. It was not their intention to have any rental space but possibly for use for parents in the future for short-term stays. He was asked if plumbing would be included. Easley said it would eventually be added. Jabbour noted that this could not be accomplished under the present ordinance. Gaffron said a CUP could be applied for use as a guest apartment. That would require a building plan with a home attached to it and plumbing installed first. Gaffron said such a plan could be worked with, but if the old house was retained and an apartment built over the garage, this would create a problem. Jabbour noted that the code is so laid out to eliminate substandard properties being subdivided and requires double the normal lot area for a guest house. Goetten commented that there was such a mother -in -law apartment now in the Casco Point area. Callahan noted that since the space would presently be vacant, he advised the applicants to work carefully with the Staff with their future plans for modification. Kelley informed the applicant that with such a large structure, the applicants may give up a larger new home. Kelley asked that any overage on the new garage be offset on the new house in order for the ordinance be met. Easley said the original plan was for a smaller structure with an outside staircase. Kelley said he wanted to make them aware of possible future problems. Callahan noted that the Council will look at the entire project • together when the new home is proposed. Easley inquired if the stairwell was moved to the outside reducing the structure, how this would affect the hardcover. Gaffron said it would be included in lot coverage if the top of the railing exceeds 6', which a portion probably would. Callahan advised the applicants to do their best to keep problems to a minimum. Kelley asked the distance between the east side of the garage and the east lot line. Gaffron said it would be about 15'. Kelley cautioned the applicants regarding the need to get trucks in between the garage and the maple trees when building a new home. Goetten moved, Jabbour seconded, to approve Resolution #3759 for lot coverage, hardcover, street, side, and height variances for a new garage to replace the existing garage with the conditions as noted in the resolution. Kelley noted that if the house is eventually proposed for replacement, he would expect that the structural coverage be brought into compliance with the ordinance requirement as part of the future variance approval. Callahan asked the applicants to work with Staff regarding any minor differences found to be required in building the new garage. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. is s