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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 10, 2009 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 2 White asked if he would like to see striping down the sides, down the middle, or both. Wolverton indicated he would just like to see some striping. White directed the City Engineer to look at the situation and to contact Mr. Wolverton following his review. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT *3. #09-3414 KATHY AND PATRICK MIDDLETON, 720 TONKAWA ROAD – VARIANCES – RESOLUTION NO. 5857 Murphy moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5857, a Resolution Granting Variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-330, 78-1279, and 78-1403, for the property located at 720 Tonkawa Road. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 4. #09-3417 STEPHEN AND SUSAN MOSELEY, 1635 BOHNS POINT ROAD – VARIANCES Sue Moseley, Applicant, and Ben Hillston, Architect, were present. Curtis stated the applicants are requesting average lakeshore setback and lakeshore setback variance to construct additions and add a half-story to the existing house. The request also includes hardcover variances to allow 26.36 percent in the 0-75 percent zone where 25.44 percent exists and no hardcover is allowed and to relocate and change the nature of nonconforming hardcover in the 75-250 foot zone where 34.82 percent exists, 32.50 percent is proposed, and 25 percent is the maximum allowed. The Planning Commission at its July meeting voted 4-3 to approve the proposal in accordance with the staff recommendation. The Planning Commission requested the plans be revised to show the proposed deck relocated to the south side of the house off of the kitchen, the patio and sidewalks should be converted to pavers for improved permeability, the garage stall should be moved streetward four feet, and the retaining wall shortened accordingly. Additionally, the significant trees on the property should be protected by a covenant. Staff recommends approval of the variances consistent with the Planning Commission recommendation and revised plans. Moseley stated their architect attempted to design plans that would comply with the City’s rules and regulations as much as possible and they then met with Staff to ensure that their plans were in compliance wherever possible. One of their goals is to preserve as many of the trees as possible. Moseley stated their project improves the existing residence and neighborhood and betters fits in with the character of the neighborhood. The neighbors are in support of the project. White asked what changes have been made to the plans since the Planning Commission meeting. Curtis stated the garage has been moved forward four feet, which has resulted in the shortening of the retaining wall and reducing the hardcover slightly. Another change is the elimination of the deck off of Item #02 - CC Agenda - 08/24/09 Approval of Council Minutes 08/10/09 [Page 2 of 12]