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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 8, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 9 of 12 (6. #08-3375 MICHAEL AND MARY DRAZAN, 3546 IVY PLACE, Continued) Michael Drazan stated they did pull the house back as far back as Ted Capra’s house. Mary Drazan stated it was recommended by Staff not to locate the house so far back as to create a tunnel effect but to locate it in a similar position as the Capra house in an effort to reduce hardcover. Bremer stated in her view this lot is very similar to Ted Capra’s lot and that it would be unfair for the Drazans to not get the same variances that Ted Capra received. Drazan stated they attempted to construct the house at the existing footprint and eliminate the hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone. Bremer noted that Ted Capra had originally requested substantially more hardcover than what was finally approved. Rahn stated he is in agreement with Council Member Bremer and that there is a hardship that is created by the narrowness of the road and that the applicants have done a good job at reducing hardcover wherever possible. Mary Drazan stated they attempted to incorporate all of the recommendations of Staff and the Planning Commission that have been made over the years into their plan and have complied with as many of the City’s requirements as possible. McMillan noted the applicants have reduced the amount of structural coverage on the lot and that the proposed hardcover on the outside is reasonable. White moved, McMillan seconded, to direct Staff to draft an approval resolution for Application #08-3375, Michael and Mary Drazan, 3546 Ivy Place. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Rahn Opposed. *7. #08-3372 CITY OF ORONO CODE AMENDMENT – REVISION OF CHAPTER 86, RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT SURVEYS – ORDINANCE NO. 49, THIRD SERIES Rahn moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 49, Third Series, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 86, Article II, Division I of the Orono, Minnesota City Code Concerning Building Permit Surveys. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT White noted Orono’s city facilities are now tobacco-free. White stated the conveyance of the tax forfeited parcel contains a nice piece of property that should be protected. Bremer commended the Planning Commission for their work on the applications that were heard tonight. Bremer recommended Staff update their chart on previously granted variances and hardcover on lakeshore properties. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 09/22/08 Approval of Council Minutes 09/08/08 [Page 9 of 12]