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ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 25, 1990 ZONING FILE #1476 -PRASS CONTINUED Mayor Grabek indicated that he would favor allowing staff • and the applicant time to design a suitable cover for the pool. Councilmember Goetten stated that she may agree with the Mayor, but that a deadline for construction of a principal structure must be defined. Mr. Prass explained that he had not been aware of the consequences they would face once the principal structure was razed. He stated that had he known the facts, he may have opted to repair the home. Mr. Prass asked whether it would be possible to delay construction for five years. It was moved by Callahan to table this application until the July 9, 1990, Council Meeting and that by that date the applicant must have submitted a plan, agreeable to staff, for the pool covering, and that a bond be provided to assure that the work is done. Further, that the applicants be given until September, 1991, to construct a principal structure. Mayor Grabek suggested giving the applicants a specific time limit to have the pool permanently covered and sealed properly and if that deadline is met that the Prasses be given until December 31, 1991, to construct a. new home. Grabek suggested that the pool be covered no later than August 15, 1990. Mr. Prass interjected that it would not be possible to construct a home by December 31, 1991. Councilmember Peterson asked Grabek whether his suggestion • included that the house be constructed by December, 1991, or that a building permit application be submitted by that date. Grabek indicated that the Prasses must submit a building permit application by December 31, 1991. Mabusth informed the Prasses that construction must begin within 6 months of obtaining a building permit. Mr. Prass indicated that he would still be unable to comply with that deadline. Grabek stated that Council would have to either have the pool removed, or give the Prasses five years to construct a home. Callahan withdrew his motion. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, to direct staff to prepare a resolution requiring that the pool be filled or removed by September 30, 1990. Mrs. Prass asked whether filling the pool would be acceptable. Mabusth replied that filling the pool would be acceptable. Cook indicated that he would have to review the proposal to assure that water will be able to drain from the structure. Grabek amended his motion to request that staff explore the least expensive method of rendering the pool useless while providing safety as well. Staff is directed to bring that information in the form of a resolution back to the July 9, 1990 Council Meeting. Councilmember Nettles seconded Grabek's amended motion. Motion, Ayes -5, Nays -0. Motion passed. - 6 - is