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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, September 8, 2008 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />___________________________________________________________________________________ <br />____________________________________________________________________________ <br />PAGE 6 of 12 <br />(4. #08-3370 BARB AND KEVIN DULIN WITH J. SVEN GUSTAFSON OF STONEWOOD, <br />LLC, 1785 CONCORDIA STREET, Continued) <br /> <br />Rahn stated he has a difficult time granting a hardcover variance given the size of the lot. Rahn <br />commented he understands the nonconformities but pointed out that there are a number of lots in Orono <br />that have the same type of nonconformities and that it really should not be a basis for granting a <br />hardcover variance, particularly in light of a pool being located on the property. Rahn stated he does not <br />see a hardship for the hardcover variance. <br /> <br />Dulin stated he is unable to remodel based on Staff’s comments since the remodel value would exceed a <br />certain percentage. <br /> <br />Turner stated if they reconstructed under state statute, they would be required to eliminate the crawl <br />space. <br /> <br />Rahn asked what amount of square feet they are over on hardcover. <br /> <br />Dulin stated his property would be at 7019 square feet and that he is currently 700 feet over in <br />hardcover with his present house. <br /> <br />Rahn noted they are proposing 6365 square feet, which is approximately 1200 square feet of hardcover <br />in excess of what is allowed. Rahn asked the size of the pool and deck. <br /> <br />Dulin stated approximately 900 square feet. Dulin noted they have eliminated a number of amenities <br />and that they would like to construct a house that will accommodate their needs for the next 20 to 25 <br />years. Dulin noted they have reduced their hardcover by approximately six percent from their original <br />proposal and that they would like to have the pool in the event they are unable to use the lake. Dulin <br />asked whether they would be allowed to construct the same size house as the existing footprint. <br /> <br />Rahn stated the City Council looks at hardship when granting a variance and that this is a conforming <br />lot. Rahn noted this is a rebuild, which requires the house to be constructed to certain standards. <br /> <br />Dulin stated he would also like to construct a house that accommodates their lifestyle, and if they are <br />not allowed to reconstruct, they would be looking at relocating elsewhere. Dulin commented if he is <br />unable to construct a structure that meets their needs, he would not be proceeding forward with the <br />project. <br /> <br />Gustafson stated in their view the division of the property by the sewer line creates a hardship. <br /> <br />Bremer asked whether 1725 Concordia Street is similar. <br /> <br />Dulin stated the owners of 1725 Concordia have their master bedroom upstairs, their mechanicals in the <br />basement, and they do not have any floodplain issues. Dulin indicated they would have bedrooms <br />located upstairs for guests and grandchildren. <br /> <br />McMillan asked what the square footage is proposed for the mechanicals. <br /> <br />Dulin stated it is approximately 120 to 130 square feet and would need to be located on the main floor. <br /> <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 09/22/08 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 09/08/08 [Page 6 of 12]