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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 13, 1994 ( #6) #1885 - LUNDGREN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC., 2675 SIXTH AVENUE • NORTH - SKETCH PLAN REVIEW (CONTINUED) Kelley stated that he took issue at the statement that the land did not have amenities as other areas of the City, and thus would be more difficult to develop. He felt the fact that the property abutted a major highway was an issue for creating a transition area. If the highway does not end up in this location, that would remove the need for that transition area. He stated that not all land in Orono was developable. He noted that the City Council was not responsible for the developer's expenses and if it could not be developed at a reasonable cost, that was unavoidable. Hurr commented that the reason for having the multiple residential zoning classification was to provide alternative and affordable housing for Orono residents. Discussion ensued regarding where the high density residential portion of the project should be located. Goetten stated she felt that the proposed 44 unit density was too high, but she would like to see the developer rework his plans and come back to the City with a revised proposal. Jabbour noted that the Council agreed with the PUD zoning designation, and he hoped that the developer would be able to achieve a 2 acre density. Forbord stated they would contemplate the comments made by the Council. Hurr noted that she did not have a conflict of interest in this proposal because her sister was involved with legal representation only for the applicant, but had no financial investment in the • project. ( *#7) #1904 ERIC AND SHELLY LELJEQUIST, 3490 BIRCH LANE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO. It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Jabbour, to adopt Resolution No. approving #1904 Conditional Use Permit /Variance for Eric and Shelly Liljequist at 3490 Birch Lane. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #8) #1915 GEORGE APPLEBAUM, 4109 HIGHWOOD ROAD, VARIANCE Mabusth reviewed the proposal and the recommendation made by the Planning Commission. George Applebaum was present and noted that the steps shown on the plan were necessary in order to maintain the landscaping, which is extensive on the property, because of the steep slopes. Goetten stated she found it difficult to approve the request because of the large amount of hardcover on the property. Applebaum stated that they concentrated on removing hardcover area in the 0 -75 setback area. Hurr stated there should be more hardcover reduction on the property, and she agreed with Goetten. 4