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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBROARY 11, 1985. PAGE 5 <br /> Counc� lmember Frahm and T. Adams asked that a compromise be <br /> reached maybe by extending only 10 percent into the 0-75 ' <br /> zone and placing decking on the side. They felt that the 20 <br /> percent variance was too much to allow and that a 10 percent <br /> variance would be better . <br /> David Kirscht stated that from a design and function <br /> standpoint it would not be feasible. <br /> D4ayor Butler withdrew the motion. <br /> Councilmember L. Adams stated that he would amend his second <br /> if the motion was made for a 10 percent variance rather than 20 <br /> percent. <br /> Councilmember Grabek explained that if the City was going to <br /> give the applicant a 10 percent variance , they may as well <br /> give him the 20 percent variance. Grabeic stated that by <br /> giving the applicant only 10 percent it doesn ' t make the deck <br /> very desireable or useable ; therefore, the City should be <br /> strict and consistent and not allow any structure within the <br /> 0-75 ' zone. Grabek noted if the City' s philosophy is going <br /> to change and allow structures within that 0-75 ' zone, what <br /> isthedifference between 10-20 ' . Grabek noted the City may <br /> as well let the applicant have the 20 percent if they are going <br /> to char.ge their philosophy. Grabek asked the Council why <br /> penalize the applicant 10 ' just so the Council feels safer <br /> that they are staying within the 75 ' setback. <br /> Richard Ragatz agreed with Councilmember Grabek in that if <br /> the City only approved a 10 percent variance the deck would <br /> not be as functional. <br /> Mayor Butler suggested that Council pick a number to give the <br /> applicant guidelines on redesigning his deck. <br /> Councilmember Grabek stated that puts the Council in an <br /> awkward position in that i_t makes someone pull out of the air a <br /> number that they feel appropriate without any basic sound <br /> engineering judgment or any science of decking, or movement <br /> of people, and opening of windows or doors . <br /> Councilmember Grabek moved, Mayor Butler seconded, to <br /> approvethe setback variancefor Richard Ragatz to construct <br /> the proposed deck and direct staff to draft a resolution of <br /> approval incorporating all of the findings and conditions <br /> made in Mayor Butler ' s previous motion. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , <br /> Nays (1 ) . <br /> Councilmember Tim Adams voted nay. <br /> Councilmember L. Adams asked why Councilmember Grabek <br /> changed his opinion. <br />