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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) Rahn stated the Council looked at moving the house closer to the street as a plus since he is not encroaching into the street setback. Murphy commented that most of the issues regarding average lakeshore setback are when people want to build closer to the lake and block the neighbors’ views rather than moving the house closer to the street. Murphy stated there is a possibility that the view from these two homes would be impacted by moving it closer to the street. McMillan inquired whether both homes would be constructed at the same time. McMillan noted this is a very narrow street and suggested that the equipment be parked on the other lot while construction is going on. Vogstrom stated they would be constructing one house at a time. Vogstrom stated they would park most of the trucks off the street during construction of the first house and that they would attempt to limit parking to one side of the street as much as possible. Murphy recommended the applicant follow the advice of Council Member McMillan and utilize the other lot for parking during the construction of these two homes. White stated he is in support of this application based on the design and that he does not see a way for the applicant to achieve the 25 percent limit. McMillan stated she does see some hardship given the size of the lot and that every house needs some functional hardcover such as wide enough driveways and sideways as well as patios. McMillan stated when the City restricts hardcover too much, it encourages property owners to add hardcover without notifying the City. McMillan moved, Murphy seconded, to direct Staff to draft an approval resolution for Applications #07-3280 and #07-3281, with the request that the hardcover that presently exists on 1350 Rest Point in the 0-75 foot zone be calculated, and subject to the plans depicting the approximate location of the lifts for each lot, whether any trees will be removed, and what type of landing areas the lifts will have as far as hardcover. Rahn inquired whether the City has a more recent site plan than the one that shows the shared driveways. Turner stated they do have a more recent plan. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Bremer opposed. Murphy concurred that these types of applications be separated in the future. Murphy inquired whether two fees were paid. Turner stated two fees were paid. PAGE 11 of 17 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 08/13/07 Approval of Council Minutes 07-23-07 [Page 11 of 17]