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ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 29, 1990 ZONING FILE #1516- MACMILLAN CONTINUED Gaffron stated that the subdivision will remain as it has . been presented to Council. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2808, approving the preliminary subdivision for Mr. and Mrs. Whitney MacMillan. Motion, Ayes -5, Nays -0. Motion passed. #1517 WHITNEY MACMILLAN 1560 FOX STREET CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION #2809 Gaffron explained that the MacMillans were seeking a conditional use permit in order to enlarge an existing pond. Gaffron noted that the MacMillans were also proposing to put a stone wall, 2' in height, along the outlet to serve as a dam. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to adopt Resolution #2809, granting a conditional use permit to enlarge an existing pond. Motion, Ayes -5, Nays -0. Motion passed. #1522 JAMES NORDLIE 2505 DUNWOODY AVENUE VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2810 • Mr. and Mrs. Nordlie were present, as was Mr. Gerry Roelofs, the Norlie's bui -lder. Bernhardson reviewed the information in Gaffron's memo dated 5/24/90. Gaffron showed the Council the area of hardcover that would be removed in order to achieve 35% as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Roelofs stated that the Planning Commission's recommendation of 35% seemed arbitrary. He said that removal of driveway hardcover presents a hardship in the winter. Mr. Roelofs suggested an alternative that would allow easier access in winter and would reduce hardcover to 36.090. He asked Council to consider that option. Grabek asked whether staff had any objections to Mr. Roelofs' proposal. Gaffron stated that in his opinion, Mr. Roelofs' proposal was a compromise. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2810 as amended to reflect that - 10 - •