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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 26, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 13 of 32 (#07-3323 Structures Unlimited On Behalf of Judson and Aleya, Continued) Langhans indicated the foundation variance is really a moot point and the issue is the lakeshore setback and hardcover variances. The height of the original structure did not require a variance but they have reduced the height of the structure. The structure is a story and a half, the floor trusses are 18 inches, with a two and a half foot knee wall at the short point, and four feet in, the ceiling height is 5’/11”, which gives them some livable space in that area. Langhans pointed out that the more the pitch of the roof is dropped, the less living space that is available. Murphy stated he is in agreement with the idea of dropping the knee walls and extending the eaves. Rahn asked what they are doing with the foundation and whether the foundation would be replaced. Langhans stated the existing footings were two feet deep and were replaced this past summer. Rahn asked if this is a project that is slowly evolving or whether they have always envisioned this type of project from the start. Rahn stated the methodology of the project seems backwards. Langhans stated the design of the house before the Council is utilizing the existing footing type and foundation type. Rahn asked if all the footings would be replaced. Langhans indicated they would be but that they are pier footings. Rahn commented in his view the foundation is basically being replaced. Rahn asked if the first floor cap would be saved. Langhans stated there are concrete piers in the ground, which a large number have been replaced. The exterior first floor walls will stay, with the interior walls being removed. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 12/10/07 Approval of Council Minutes 11/26/07 [Page 13 of 32]