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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 11, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ (6. #08-3338 THOMAS AND KATHERINE ZIEGLER, 2264 SHADYWOOD ROAD, Continued) of-way of Crystal Bay Road when a 15-foot setback is required, a lakeshore setback variance to create an open porch over a portion of the enclosed porch, and a hardcover variance to allow the steps on the lake side of the house to be relocated to the Crystal Bay Road side of the enclosed porch. The applicants are proposing a driveway approach that is 26 feet wide at the right-of-way line and 20 feet wide at the edge of the roadway. The code limits the approach to 20 feet at the right-of-way and 30 feet at the edge of the roadway. The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the setback variance for the attached garage subject to no additional hardcover in the 75-250 foot zone. If the wider driveway approach is not approved by the Council, the outer edges of the garage doors should be no more than 20 feet apart. In addition the Planning Commission recommended approval of the lakeshore setback variance for the second floor open porch subject to the porch being left open; approval of the setback variance for the open entry porch, subject to the porch being reduced from five feet to four feet in depth and “wood” columns on masonry bases being substituted for the brick or stone columns; and approval of the hardcover variance to allow the steps and grade-level deck within the 0-75 foot setback. The grading plan still increases the runoff to the property to the north and lacks details on the proposed drain tile. Staff has suggested the applicant work with the property owner to the north to create a common swale. Staff supports a second floor deck on the lake side of the house but not a roof over it to create an open porch. Although it will have little, if any, impact on the lake view from the property to the north, it is entirely within the 0-75 foot setback. It would set a precedent for allowing decks within the 0-75 foot zone to be converted to open porches. Ziegler stated he is attempting to work out an arrangement with his neighbor on the drainage and that he is confident some type of agreement would be reached. Ziegler stated they have done everything they could to reduce the hardcover in all areas. The small portion of roof being added over the deck helps to direct the water runoff and provides protection for the deck. Ziegler stated he would not be opposed to having a stipulation in the file that the deck never be turned into closed space. Rahn commented the deck hand railing is not required by code but would be considered structural coverage. Ziegler stated their original plan was a second story over the entire structure, but following discussions with Staff, they revised their plans to reduce the encroachment into the 0-75 foot zone. Ziegler indicated the whole house would have gutters and downspouts. If the roof over the deck is not allowed, Ziegler stated he would probably eliminate it. Rahn asked whether the Planning Commission was okay with the roof over the front entry. Turner stated the Planning Commission did not have an issue with the roof over the front entry. PAGE 8 of 12 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 02/25/08 Approval of Council Minutes 2/11/08 [Page 8 of 12]