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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 8, 2009 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 8 of 12 (5. #09-3404 PAUL AND MEGAN BENNETT, 500 HANLON AVENUE, Continued) coverage variance to allow 42 square feet over the permitted 15 percent, resulting in 15.3 percent structural coverage is requested. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the after-the-fact variances on the Consent Agenda. Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances as outlined in the draft resolution. The applicants have also made a request of the Council to waive the required double after-the-fact zoning application fee. Murphy noted the work was completed in 2007, and asked where this application has been during that time. Curtis stated letters have gone back and forth between Staff and the applicants during that time. Murphy noted the Planning Commission approved this on Consent even though this process has taken a couple of years. Curtis stated the Planning Commission reviewed what was before them and determined whether they would have approved it in the first place and not the amount of time that has elapsed. Murphy requested the applicant address the issue of time. Bennett stated they did receive a letter from the City, which was followed by some further correspondence back and forth between them and Staff. Bennett indicated they asked Staff for the reasons why a variance was required so they could address it adequately in their hardship application. Bremer asked whether the applicants knew a variance was required. Bennett stated they were not aware of the need for a variance since the deck already existed and they merely put a small tin roof over it. White and Bremer indicated they do not have a problem with the after-the-fact variance. Murphy asked what costs are involved with this application. Curtis stated the after-the-fact variance fee is $750, which is double the normal fee. The building permit fee is based on the cost of the construction, which is an additional fee. Curtis indicated she does not know what the cost of the construction was. Bennett stated it cost approximately $100 to add the roof. The roof is constructed out of tin and cedar 4 x 4 posts. Bremer noted there is also a cost for the building inspector to inspect the project. Bremer asked what the rationale is to request a waiver of the fee. Bennett indicated it is the low cost of the project. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 06/22/09 Approval of Council Minutes 06/08/09 [Page 8 of 12]