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' MIN'UTES OF THE <br /> ORUNO CITY CUUAICIL MEETING <br /> Monday,Janunry 12,2015 <br /> 7:0{l a'clock p.m. <br /> (3. 2325 GI.�NDALE CUVE—ENCRUACAMENT ISSUE cantinued) <br /> Mrs.Hoehn stated they want to be respectful of the wetlaitd. Hoehn stated following the ve�bal approval, <br /> they went ahead and spent the money on the additional structures only far them to come back and say that <br /> it needs ta be removed. Haehn stated it is based on�'inancia]coneerns,and frustrativn on their part. <br /> 1vlr.Hoehn stated the lot does offer some seclusian with the wetlands and that they want to go out of their <br /> way to make sure that it is preserved. Hoehn indicated the part af the wa11 that.is in the wetland buffer is <br /> the very tip of the concrete pad and the rest is in the buffer replacement area,which is land that wa� <br /> designated by the developer. <br /> Levan�asked how amenable they are to reinoving the fire pit. <br /> Mr.Hoehn stated they were working within a certain boundary and that there was a substantial cost to <br /> that structure. Hoeh.ti stated there are probably two roeks fhat are in the wetland buffer itself. Hoehn <br /> noted according to C.ity ordinances,the buffer is now.at 35 feet but at the time they purchased the <br /> property,their title documents reflect 2S fe�t. Hoehn stated he me�sured fram the boundary stake for the <br /> wetland boundary and the closest rock encmaches by roughly 2,5 feet. <br /> Walsh stated he appreciates ail the documenta#ion that has been�ubmitted and that it is very obvious that <br /> they were proactive. Walsh stated it appears the Watershed Districtfailed to mention ti�at ttiey need to <br /> follow up with Orono. Walsh stated given the diffe�ent layers af regulations, it caz�become con�using. <br /> Walsh stated if the WatersMed District agrees to whaiever forrn of buffer replacement or are willing to <br /> comprornise,he would b�fine with that. Walsh stated he would rather have citizens who are attempting <br /> to be proactive up front rathcr than ciCi�ens who dfl nnt make that attempt: <br /> �!It.Hoehn stated the Wafershed District inspected the property ta+ice and that they had every opportun.ity <br /> to past Lh.e baunt�ary ar provide a map showing the localian of the wetlar3d. Hoehn stated the heartache <br /> comes from having to remove something that you paid for whiie working under the diiection af what they <br /> thought was the appropziate agency. <br /> McMillan asked if they have a finat agreement with the Wat�rshed District. <br /> Mr. Hoehn stated nat,hing has been fuialized at this point and that tliey basieall�received a letter outlining <br /> the meeting they had previous�y. <br /> Cuitis stated the letter is included i.n the Cauncil's packet and indicates tha#the Watershed District would <br /> like the buffer area to be native grasses. <br /> McMillan stated there are two buffers here,the regular wetiand buffer and the buffer replacement area. <br /> MaIvtillan noted tlie buffer replaaement area repl�ces wetlanii that cvvas filled on arioxher lot,which is <br /> tongh for th�se property owners since they lose some of t�eir back yar�. <br /> Mr.Hoehn noted the wall has a very mini�nal impact to the wetland buffer. <br /> Page 6 af 19 <br />