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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 1996 ( #6) #2179 THERESA NORSTED, 2811 CASCO POINT ROAD - AMENDED • VARIANCES - RESOLUTION #3800 The applicant was present Mabusth reported that the application was for hardcover and structural coverage variances along with setback variances for the construction of a detached garage in the street yard and two level 7x10 -1/2' decks at the southwest corner of the residence. The decks do not require any setback variances but do add to hardcover and structural coverage. The decks would include access stairs. All improvements are located behind the average lakeshore setback. Mabusth noted that no views are impacted upon adjacent residences. Mabusth continued that the applicant staked out the garage location on the property and noted location of a tree on neighboring property near to the back of the proposed garage. The tree is approximately 70 years old. Due to this, Norsted amended her application to reflect a change in the garage dimensions to 22' deep and 26' wide_ This results in no changes to factual findings. The access stairs for the upper level storage area of the garage will be located internally. The garage is proposed at 18' but actually located about 22' from the traveled road. The neighboring garages are both located within 1' of the side property lines of property. The building inspector reviewed the site and found no problems that would require special needs such as a fire wall. Kelley asked if the neighbors were spoken to. Mabusth said both neighbors were notified • through the application process both in July and October. One neighbor only asked if there was any encroachment of the average lakeshore setback. Kelley asked what type of tree was on the neighboring property. Norsted indicated that it was an oak tree. Goetten responded that the T change in garage location would not matter indicating that she felt the root system of the tree would be affected. Kelley agreed that in his opinion the tree would be killed and hoped that the neighbor understands this. Norsted said she spoke with the neighbor, who felt the location was best for the garage. Kelley indicated that the applicant should have the right to the garage but was concerned with upsetting the neighbor. Goetten asked how far the tree was from the lot line and was told 2'. Jabbour noted that the garage was located 3' from the corner. He was informed that there was room to move the garage to the right but a mature tree on the applicant's property would need to be removed. Norsted said she changed the dimensions of the garage to aid in not disturbing the root system of her neighbor's tree, while not damaging her tree either. Norsted said she was the one who voiced the concern for the tree. Goetten informed Norsted that she was not opposed to the garage being built. •