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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 8, 2012 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 14 of 21 (8. #12-3575 SCOTT AND MELISSA MUSGJERD, 4156 HIGHWOOD ROAD, Continued) Bremer stated that question focuses on how far would you let someone go in that circumstance and in her view the number is not three feet in that situation. McMillan commented the City has seen a considerable amount of encroachment on fire lanes in the past and that it is a legitimate issue. Sharratt noted the garage is currently on the property line. McMillan asked if they would like their application tabled or to have Council vote on the application. Sharratt indicated his clients would be willing to reduce the setback to 10 feet. Printup indicated he will rescind his motion and that he would be willing to make a new motion to table the application. Previous motion rescinded. Printup stated they have already heard a number of times that everyone is agreeable with the house and garage except for the deck. Curtis asked whether the Council would be agreeable if Staff brought a draft resolution reflecting approval of the revised proposal that they can either approve or deny at their next meeting since the applicants do not have sufficient time before their closing to come to a meeting in November. Rahn stated if the Council has a specific number in mind, they should just say it. Bremer stated she is not sure if that number is accurate and that it is difficult to tell from the survey. Sharratt stated the setback would be 5.5’ on the street side of the deck and approximately 7’ to 7.5’ on the lakeside. McMillan asked if they would like a deck that is wide enough to accommodate a table and four chairs. Sharratt stated the deck is rectangular and that there will probably be a 4-foot table and chairs in one area. Sharratt stated if they went to the full 10 foot setback, it would result in a 5.5 foot deck at that location. Rahn noted if the deck is extended beyond the house, it could be wider but it would block the view of the neighbor. Rahn stated the City Council is not going to get into redesigning the plan tonight. Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, Application #12-3575, Scott and Melissa Musgjerd, 4156 Highwood Road, approval of lot width and lot area variances, and approval of a 5.75 foot setback on the west lot line. McMillan noted the deck would be reduced by two feet. Bremer indicated the deck would be 34 square feet. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 10/22/2012 Approval of Council Minutes 10/08/2012 [Page 14 of 21]