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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 9, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ (5. #07-3266 VOGUE ICF HOMES ON BEHALF OF KAREN AND BENJAMIN MILBRATH, 1404 BALDUR PARK ROAD, Continued) Rahn stated technically a mansard roof has two slopes on top. Rahn commented the structure has the appearance of a three-story house given the style of the roof. McMillan stated in her opinion it is a flat-roofed house, and as such, it is too high and does not meet the City’s height limit. White concurred that the style of the roof does add to the massing. White noted the applicant was directed by the Council to reduce the hardcover to less than 35 percent, which has not been done. Vogstrom noted the house has been pushed back five feet further from the lake, which only eliminated 40 square feet of hardcover out of the driveway. Vogstrom noted the size of the footprint is minimal at 1805 square feet and that he has attempted to reduce the hardcover as much as possible. Vogstrom commented he has attempted to comply with the City’s directions but that he is limited with what he can do. Vogstrom noted the center dormer is over a stairway and that he needs the six-foot side wall to allow access to that story. Vogstrom indicated he would be willing to reduce the size of the other dormers and look at lowering the roof. McMillan stated the design of the structure is up to the applicant and that the Council has given the applicant direction on what they would like to see as it relates to hardcover and massing. Bremer noted there is another house in the City that had a similar problem with the dormers and that their stairs were located more in the middle of the house rather than on the outside. Rahn stated he would like to see some changes from the fascia to the peak of the roof. Rahn stated it is apparent that the applicant wants to max out the upper level, which adds to the massing. Vogstrom stated he would revise his plans to better comply with Council’s direction. Bremer thanked the applicant for resolving the drainage issues. Rahn stated in his opinion the two 0-75 foot zones does create a hardship on this lot. Vogstrom noted the lake is on both sides of the property, which does create a hardship. White inquired whether a patio is planned for the one end of the house. Vogstrom stated there is not and that those are simply two picture windows. Bremer commented that massing on a lot creates a lot of issues ranging from visual impact to water runoff and that the applicant will need to look at how to reduce the mass of the structure. Rahn moved, McMillan seconded, to table Application #07-3266 Vogue ICF Homes on behalf of Karen and Benjamin Milbrath, 1404 Baldur Park Road. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PAGE 5 of 15 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 07/23/07 Approval of Counil Minutes April 9, 2007 [5 of 15]