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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 14, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 20. #16-3874 STONEWOOD, LLC, ON BEHALF OF LYLE AND GRETCHEN SHAW, 1750 SHADYWOOD ROAD — VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 6694 (continued) Gustafson stated that is the only structure in that area. Gustafson indicated the dashed line is the existing house today, which will be pulled back, and the patio is approximately 10 feet into the average lakeshore setback. Cornick commented he has no issues with the application and that he agrees with the Planning Commission 100 percent. McMillan stated she is in agreement with Council Member Cornick and that the practical difficulties were well reasoned by the Planning Commission. Printup stated quite simply the issue is the 0-75 foot zone. Printup noted the Council has had a number of discussions about allowing boulders and stepping stones in that area. Printup stated while the patio almost makes sense and the house has been relocated out of that area, once the City starts to allow structure or hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone on new construction, it puts the Council in a bad position for the next applicant. Walsh stated he has held fast on anything in the 0-75 foot zone for the past two years. Walsh stated once the patio is approved, it could be converted into a deck, and that it raises the question of where does it end and who gets stuff in the 0-75 foot zone and who does not. Walsh stated he just cannot live with changing his direction on the 0-75 foot zone and that they will have to maneuver things out of that area. Gustafson stated if the architect is able to reconfigure things and pull the northerly side of the house'back, they would not meet the 30 -foot setback from the street. Gaffron noted the house would be approximately 50 to 55 feet from the actual traveled road, and if the house is pushed closer to the street, it would require a variance to the street. McMillan commented a functional driveway is necessary given the traffic on Shadywood Road. Gustafson stated pushing the house forward is a possibility but that he is not sure what it will do to the grade of the driveway. Shaw commented it is always a balancing act and that shortening the driveway will limit guest parking and the ability to turn around. Shaw noted there is no parking allowed on the street. McMillan noted the City has been pretty accommodating to the other houses on the street for that reason. Printup stated he would be interested in seeing what could be done about pulling it back towards the street. Walsh stated the Council could say they will give them everything except for the 0-75 foot setback and that the applicants can come up with a design that fits into that. Gustafson asked whether a variance to the 30 -foot street setback is something the Council would consider. Page 20 of 28