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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 12, 2009 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 16 (7. #09-3422 RICHARD AND LEESA ANDERSON, 3205 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD, Continued) Curtis stated to her recollection that portion of the deck in the side setback area is necessary for access. White commented it looks like the house is actually bifurcated or in two pieces. Leesa Anderson stated the house was originally constructed as a guest house that is located on two lots. The wood deck that is in question replaced an old concrete deck. There were communications back and forth with the city’s building inspector at the time the deck was constructed and that a triangle piece of the deck was actually lowered in order to meet the City’s structural coverage. Anderson noted the deck was constructed approximately 25 years ago and that they had the understanding it was approved following the communications with the building inspector. McMillan asked whether the covered porch will be a three-season or four-season porch. Anderson stated they are enclosing the porch in order to gain a little more space to accommodate her large family. White stated he has an issue with the hardcover and that it is difficult to understand what hardcover will remain on the lot and the purpose it serves. Anderson stated the Planning Commission had recommended that the hardcover be reduced to below 35 percent, which they have done by reducing the size of the deck, removing a portion of the pond, and eliminating the back patio. The back road is owned by Three Rivers and the runoff off of the road comes on to their property, which was the reason for the pond, and that the only hardcover they have added was the boulders to help hold back the water runoff and a small patio. Murphy asked for clarification of the gravel parking area. Curtis stated the gravel parking area is proposed to remain and is included in the hardcover calculations. Curtis illustrated the parking for the garage, which is located primarily on the railroad property. McMillan asked whether there is a driveway in the back. Curtis indicated there is not. McMillan noted the back parking area is probably necessary when the Andersons have visitors. Anderson indicated they can park approximately four cars in the back and three in the front. Murphy stated the only way to reduce the hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone is to eliminate the parking area, which is probably not feasible. Murphy commented it is difficult to determine which hardcover is absolutely necessary for handling the water runoff. Bremer indicated she is in agreement with the Planning Commission’s thoughts on this application and that it is clear the pond is used as a holding pond. Anderson thanked Ralph Kempf for his helpful comments when he visited their property. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 10/26/09 Approval of Council Minutes 10/12/09 [Page 6 of 16]