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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 12, 1992. ZONING FILE #1621 - CONT. Gaffron noted staff has discussed a retention pond somewhere on the property or elsewhere in the neighborhood, which may be realized at a later date. Goetten clarified the applicants intend to use the existing foundation and asked if that foundation has been inspected and certified by a structural engineer. Mr. Johnson stated prior to purchasing the property, they had a contractor visit the site who indicated, because of the 12" block used, the foundation.could support a second story. Goetten explained that if the foundation is found to be unusable, the City will require the house to be moved further back on the property. Callahan said the.Planning Commission felt the driveway would focus a major amount of water in a different location. He said he hesitates allowing double the amount of hardcover within the 75- 250' zone. Butler felt, after review of the property, it is a very awkward property and the applicants have a hardship for moving the garage closer to the house. She agreed the driveway may create a river on the property. Mr. Johnson stated the run -off actually flows across the property opposed to down the drive. He added, by decreasing the amount of hardcover at the actual point of the water-entering the property, it will allow for better absorption. Jabbour suggested they consider a small landing area or berm at the top of the drive to prohibit water from Linden Lane entering the property. Gaffron noted Cook has recommended a 3% side -to -side slope for the driveway to help direct run -off to the sides rather than down the length of the driveway. Goetten agreed with Callahan that they should not allow the applicants to double the amount of hardcover within a zone. She said she would prefer the existing garage to remain in its present location opposed to the new garage. 3