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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 23, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ (#07-3280 Vogue ICF Homes, Rest Point Circle, Continued) On July 9th the Council tabled this application to allow further reduction of hardcover. The applicant has submitted a revised plan that reduces hardcover for 1348 Rest Point from 28.76 percent to 28.08 and reduces the hardcover for 1350 Rest Point from 29 percent to 28.33 percent. The applicant has also indicated they will remove 438 square feet of hardcover from the 0-75 foot zone of 1350. Turner noted the width of the sidewalk has been increased from three feet to four feet and that Staff would like to see the sidewalk reduced back down to the three feet. Turned noted the City has received a written request to extend the review period until the end of September since the packet as published. Rahn requested that in the future Staff separate these types of applications due to the difficulty in following the proposals and revisions for each property. Rahn noted the hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone shows zero and that there should be some type of number in there for the stairway. Turner stated the applicant had indicated that he was going to remove all the hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone, and as Staff looked at the application further, it was determined for 1350 the retaining walls should not be removed. Turner stated the initial proposal was that the hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone would be removed and a tram installed Turner stated the four-foot wide stairs are permitted in the 0-75 foot zone. Rahn stated he would like to see a formal plan on what exactly will be built on the lot in each zone. Turner stated the stairway down to the lake only requires a building permit. Rahn commented he would still like to see a formal plan. Rahn asked if the driveway is an issue. Turner stated the driveway is not an issue and that the applicant made a small reduction in the hardcover by reducing the size of the deck. Staff feels there could be another slight reduction in the hardcover if the width of the sidewalk is narrowed. Staff does not recommend reducing the setback but would consider reorienting the garages. Rahn stated he would not be in favor of locating the house closer to the road. Vogstrom stated he would prefer not to have the 25-foot setback to the street but that he had considered that option as a means of reducing the hardcover. McMillan inquired what type of hardcover would be installed in the 0-75 foot zone. Vogstrom stated there would be two lifts installed, one on each property, which would go down to the lake. Curtis stated they are allowed a maximum four-foot wide stair down to the lake and that generally some type of stairway is incorporated with the lift. McMillan inquired whether any type of dock would be installed. PAGE 9 of 17 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 08/13/07 Approval of Council Minutes 07-23-07 [Page 9 of 17]