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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 27, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 32 (4. #13-3636 LIXIAO WANG, 3059 FARVIEW LANE – VARIANCES, Continued) Curtis noted outside of the 75-foot setback, it would be an administrative permit to add hardcover. Curtis stated language could be included in the resolution that a request would not be approved for additional driveway even if they are within the 25 percent. Mattick stated in terms of denying a request, someone always has the right to petition for relief and that he would suggest that type of limitation not be included in the motion. McMillan stated she would like the resolution to also limit the height of the garage. McMillan stated the resolution should also state that the goal is to make it a functional garage and not a three-car garage. Wang stated the main issue is either they build the extension or a detached garage. Wang stated restricting any additional driveway in the easement is a meaningless condition because his understanding is that the easement originated before Mrs. Delaney bought her house. When she purchased her house, she inherited the easement. Wang stated from his point of view, he cannot expand into that any further since it is the neighbor’s property. Wang stated if he is limited to the 11 percent and the maximum is 25 percent that would not be fair. McMillan stated as it relates to the variances, the City Council can include other conditions. Wang stated he cannot expand into the neighbor’s property any further. McMillan stated she was more focusing on the structural piece. Levang stated she does not want any further expansion into the neighbor’s property. Curtis noted the neighbor would need to consent to any further hardcover in the easement area. Levang moved, McMillan seconded, to direct Staff to draft a resolution approving Application No. 13-3636, Lixiao Wang, 3059 Farview Lane, if the depth of the garage is 18 feet or less per the Planning Commission recommendation based upon Staff’s verification of the number, subject to the elimination of the deck/porch above the garage, and to direct Staff to draft a denial resolution if the depth of the garage is greater than 18 feet. VOTE: Ayes 2, Nays 1, Printup Opposed. 5. #13-3637 WILLI ABBOTT ON BEHALF OF THE BROADWAY GROUP, LLC – 2350 WATERTOWN ROAD AND XXX WILLOW DRIVE NORTH – PRELIMINARY PLAT AND RPUD REZONING Willi Abbott, Applicant, was present. Gaffron stated the applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval for a 7-lot single-family residential subdivision to be known as Oliver Hill as well as rezoning to Residential Planned Unit Development. The Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat at its November meeting and recommended approval subject to a number of conditions. At the December 9 meeting, the City Council tabled the application and requested the following information be submitted: