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• MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> . Monday,May 13,2013 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (6a. #13-3599 HOMETIME VIDEO PUBLISHING(DEAN JOHNSOI�, 80 CREEK RIDGE <br /> PASS—ATF i�ARlANCE—RESOL UTION NO. 6227, Continued) <br /> Curtis displayed the plat map for the two properties. Curtis stated initially the builder presented these <br /> plans for that property, but due to the wetland setbacks and other constraints of the lot, it was difficult to <br /> construct on that lot with those proposed plans. <br /> Johnson noted there is also a creek that runs through the lot and a 45-foot leeway from the creek and a 20- <br /> foot setback from the creek. After 2005,the City passed an additiona120-foot buffer,which has <br /> diminished the ability to construct on the lot. Johnson indicated they then decided to construct on this lot <br /> but that they will likely need a variance to construct on the adjacent lot. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the variance that would be needed for the adjacent lot would not relate to the <br /> application before it tonight. The Planned Residential Development for this site was approved in 2005. <br /> The original property consisted of 20 acres, with 14 acres being dry buildable. The previous developers <br /> were allowed to create a subdivision that has lots with buildable lots of approximately one acre for a total <br /> of seven lots. The homes were clustered together to preserve the wetland and some of the dry buildable <br /> land. <br /> Gaffron indicated there were a number of reasons why these lots were created relatively small for the <br /> two-acre zone but noted the Council still required a 60-foot setback between the houses to maintain the <br /> rural character of the neighborhood. Gaffron stated this anomaly may affect it slightly but the impact <br /> should not be significant. <br /> Johnson concurred that the impact will be minimal since the massing of the house will be on the other <br /> side. <br /> Levang asked how many feet will be between the two houses. <br /> Curtis stated the variance would allow a 24-foot setback on this lot. <br /> Levang noted there would be an impact by pivoting the house. <br /> Gaffron stated if the Council wanted to retain the 60-foot setback between the buildings,there would have <br /> to be some modifications made to the adjacent lot. Gaffron noted they do not have a design yet for the <br /> adjacent property but that there are a number of designs that could be constructed within the building <br /> envelop but the house may not fit in with the rest of the neighborhood. <br /> Johnson stated due to the price range of the homes, it would be difficult to sell if the size of the home is <br /> reduced. <br /> McMillan asked how big this house is. <br /> Johnson indicated it is 3,400 square feet for the top two floors. <br /> McMillan asked what the footprint is. <br /> Page 5 of 26 _ �_ _ <br />