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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 12, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ (4. #06-3231 WILLIAM S. DAMPIER, 3550 IVY PLACE, Continued) Turner stated the original deck was considered structural and was then revised and constructed in tiers so it would not be considered structural. Gaffron stated the bump-out was not part of the plans until 2005. Dampier stated revising the deck was initially denied and then later approved. Bremer stated she did recommend approval of this application in the fall when she was on the Planning Commission and that she felt at that time the City would be gaining two important concessions by approving the application. Bremer noted the applicant did reduce the size of the bump-out from what was originally proposed and that she was in favor of the application because it required abiding by the ten-foot side yard setback and resulted in a large reduction of the deck. Bremer pointed out this is a structure that hangs over a space, does not extend all the way to the ground, and would have the appearance of a covered porch. Bremer stated she was not aware of the issues with the building official at the time this was before the Planning Commission. Bremer commented that given his work load, it would be impossible for the building official to know exactly what the applicant was talking about with the cantilevered portion. Bremer stated the building official should not have said that he would be issuing a building permit in the near future and that the applicant could go ahead with the work. Bremer pointed out the applicant had done a considerable amount of construction previous to this and that he knew he should have waited until he received the building permit. Dampier stated in hindsight he regrets not waiting for the building permit but that he was anxious to get started on the project and went ahead once he received verbal permission from the building official in June. Murphy stated everything that is already under construction except the bump-out could be finished without the variance. Dampier stated he is in need of additional bedroom space, which is the reason for the bump-out. Murphy asked what would happen with the additional runoff if the bump-out were constructed. Gaffron stated to his understanding the revised deck and the bump-out would create less runoff than the original deck, but that he has not seen a revised drainage plan. Murphy inquired whether the bump-out would be better for runoff than the original deck. Gaffron stated it appears it would be. Murphy inquired whether the amount of structural coverage being requested is 114 square feet. Gaffron stated you would need to add 58 square feet for the cantilever to the 114 square feet for a total of 172 square feet. PAGE 5 of 14 Item #04 - CC Agenda 02/26/07 Approval of Meeting Minutes February 12, 2007 [Page 5 of 14]