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RE�ULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 15, 1978 Page 10 � ' . Council Meeting June 15, 1978 SUBDIVISION � 1340 North Arm Drive Butler moved, Pesek seconded, to approve the (Continued) preliminary subdivision request of Edward T. Johnston, 1340 North Arm Drive, per the Planning Commission recommendations of May 22, 1978. P4otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . Mr. Alan Olson, City Planner, entered into the VARIANCES record the following variance request of John 1265 Elmwood Avenue Perkins, 1265 Elmwood Avenue, dated April 18, #374 1978, which states: John Perkins Exhibit A - Application for variarices ...to construct a three-car detached garage. Exhibit B - Survey indicating location of existing residence and proposed location of garage (10 ft. from street and 3 feet from north side lot line) . Exhibit C - Plat map locating subject property. This district is zoned LR-1B and the area is sewered. Current characteristics of property and proposed location of new garage: l. Lot area - 13, 560 sq_ ft. 2. Lot width - 63 ft. 3. Street setback for proposed garage - 10 ft. 4. Side lot line setback for proposed garage - 3 ft. Variances necessary for approval: 1. Lot area - 30 ,000 sq. ft. 2. Lot width - 77 ft. 3. Street setback - 25 ft. 4. Side setback - 7 ft. Applicant obtained staff approval for an addition to the existing residence about a �rear ago. This was shortly after the adoption of our current policy. Council waived variance procedures for additions which would not encroach existing setbacks. The location of the new garage was proposed has some drawbacks: l. Nineteen foot separation between proposed garage and existing structure on Lot 1 to the north 2. The street (Elmwood Avenue) is currently quite _ congested. (Other non-conforming street setbacks and boats and vehicles) . may add to visibility problem. (Continued)