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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 ( #10) #2172 GERALD AND NANCY BLOMS, 4195 FOREST LAKE DRIVE - • VARIANCE - RESOLUTION #3778 Mabusth reported that the applicant received a lot area variance in 1983 for one of the last undeveloped lots in the Forest Arms Country Club Addition. The applicant is now requesting a structural coverage variance for an addition to a deck to the rear of the residence, 12'x14.5' in size, and a staircase. The lot coverage exists at 15.7% and is proposed at 16.8% for a 1.1% increase. A lower level grade wooden patio was planned, and the applicant was informed by Staff that it did not need to be included in the structural coverage percentage as no railing was proposed and it was located at grade level. Mabusth informed the Council that the only issue lay with a recommendation from Planning Commissioner Hawn regarding limiting future structural coverage. Hawn said she did not want the recommendation included in the resolution but only noted in the minutes as this was the only variance requested. Mabusth said the applicant felt such notation would have a detrimental impact on future sale if so noted in the resolution. A letter received from Bloms regarding the structural coverage amount for the property was reviewed. Mabusth asked Council if such a limit to structural coverage should be noted. Callahan noted that such comments have been included in the past. Mabusth said it was usually recommended when variances were excessive such as with hardcover. Hurr moved, Jabbour seconded, to approve Resolution #3778 with no notification of is structural coverage limitation. Goetten informed Bloms that the reason such notations have been made is because applicants are seen again and again to add more to their properties. As a result, without such information of record, future Councils are unaware of such concerns having been voiced. Bloms said the code regarding structural coverage was explained to her by Mabusth but it was her opinion that her property was the least covered with structure. Goetten asked that Bloms appreciate the reason behind the code. Bloms said the code was inappropriate to her property and asked that no notation be made adding that she had been surprised that the percentage allowed for coverage on her lot. Callahan said no one on the Planning Commission felt the variance should not be granted. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( * #11) #2173 CHUCK DOWNEY /GARY HEGENES, 2675 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION #3779 Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution #3779 granting a structure -to- structure setback variance and requiring hardcover removals for Bennett C. Downey and Gary Hegenes at 2675 Shadywood Road. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. • 6