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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 8, 2011 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 12 of 21 (5. #11-3514 BRIAN PETERS, 1978 SHADYWOOD ROAD, Continued) Franchot stated he thought Council Member Rahn was speaking about keeping the garages in the neighborhood a similar size. Given the size of the lot, a slightly larger garage would not appear to have as much massing. Rahn stated that is why the City deals in percentages because that takes the lot size into consideration. Franchot stated in his view the coverage on the subject property is less on a percent basis than on the neighboring basis. Mattick stated the two neighboring properties got more than what the City’s Code allows and that Council Member Rahn's point is whether this will become the new norm. The question becomes whether the applicant could get by with a 20’ x 20’ or a 22’ x 22’ garage, and that the burden rests with the applicant to convince the City Council that it is necessary. Brian Peters, Applicant, stated the massing is not near the other two properties and that the 24’ x 24’ allows some functionality to store two cars and a snow blower. Peters stated in his opinion his neighbors would stand up here and say they wish they could have a wider garage. The small lot restricts you from a larger garage but that he has a 100-foot wide lot. Given the larger lot size, the garage would not affect massing. Franchot asked whether any of the neighbors have voiced opposition to this project. Peters indicated they have not. The property was purchased through foreclosure and was in need of some repairs. Some of the other houses in the neighborhood do have three car garages but that he is not sure whether they required variances. Peters stated a 24’ x 24’ garage relative to the neighborhood fits in the middle of what is in that immediate area. Peters noted due to the high water table, he is unable to have a basement and the extra two feet does make a big difference. McMillan asked what the dimensions are on the existing garage. Peters indicated it is 18' x 22'. Rahn moved, Franchot seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6063, a Resolution Granting Variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1435, 78-1403, and 78-1288, for the property located at 1978 Shadywood Road. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *6. #11-3515 KEENAN & SVEIVEN ON BEHALF OF GINA PAULUCCI, 320 WOODHILL ROAD – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – RESOLUTION NO. 6064 Rahn moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6064, a Resolution Granting a Conditional use Permit for Land Alteration Pursuant to Section 78-966 and 78-968 for the property located at 320 Woodhill Road. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 08/22/2011 Approved Council Meeting Minutes 08/08/2011 [Page 12 of 21]