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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 14, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 2 (Public Comments – Terry Johnson, Continued) Murphy questioned whether this matter should be discussed with Staff rather than with the City Council. Johnson indicated he did speak with Planner Curtis and a couple of the Council members. The first issue deals with the overhang being 24 inches rather than 18 inches and that as a result, it encroaches into the side yard setback. The 24-inch overhang has always been included on their plans from the beginning of their application. The second issue relates to the stoop on the left side of the stairway, which goes out 19 inches into the 10-foot setback. Johnson stated they had the understanding that their building plans had been approved and that they did not realize these two items were an issue until they went to apply for a building permit. Johnson stated the overhang encroaches four to five inches. Curtis stated the City allows 18 inches to extend into the setback to accommodate roof drainage and that anything further than that must meet the setback. Johnson reiterated that these two items have been included on all of their plans and was never brought up as an issue. McMillan inquired whether Staff reviews all of the tiny details of a building plan. Curtis stated Staff does attempt to review all of the details of the plan and that it becomes difficult when they have to review multiple reiterations of plans. Staff’s biggest concern with this property dealt with the height of the home and the number of stories. Curtis stated there were no building plans attached to the resolution because the plans were to be changed and that it was the understanding of Staff that once a plan was approved for height, grading and the number of stories, they would bring that before the Council if necessary. McMillan stated it is her understanding that at the time the applicants obtain their variances, the applicants are required to modify their plans to comply with the variances granted. Curtis stated the building plans need to meet the requirements contained in the resolution. Rahn inquired whether there is a legal encroachment with the stairway. Curtis stated if it exits into the setback, it would be allowed. Johnson stated they had the understanding that these were final plans and that they have not changed since December. Johnson stated they have already ordered the materials and that the two-foot overhang is more aesthetically pleasing and would help with potential mold issues. Johnson noted most other cities allow a two-foot overhang. Murphy stated shortening the overhang would also impact the pitch of the roof. Bremer stated the overall height of the structure could be changed rather than the pitch of the roof. Rahn stated two feet is a standard overhang. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 05/29/07 Approval of Council Minutes 05/14/07 [Page 2 of 27]