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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,June 22,2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. recently if this project was going to continue and that once he has a start date,he can start seeking the clean fill. Anderson stated in his view 60 days is a really tight schedule,especially if there are restrictions on the time from 9:00 to 5:00 during the day and that regular operating hours as set in the ordinance would be more appropriate. Anderson indicated it may take two to three weeks from when he has an agreement to get the fill and the equipment lined up. Anderson stated to address the retaining walls; it was his understanding that a retaining wall less than four feet did not need a permit. Anderson indicated the retaining walls were constructed by Brian Butterfield, who is one of the neighbors,and that it was an oversight. Anderson stated there were two items that may not have been met but that they were an oversight. Levang asked if the work hours were for the neighbors because the hauling up to that point had been bothersome and excessive. Curtis stated that is accurate. Curtis noted the power equipment time allowance that Mr. Anderson quoted is for lawn mowing and that type of equipment and that construction activity is permitted Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.to 8 p.m. and weekends and holidays is 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. Levang asked if the Planning Commission was willing to allow hauling on the weekends. Anderson asked what the City is going to do if they are doing field cultivation and somebody calls because they hear a tractor at 6 a.m. Curtis stated she will be able to visually tell the difference between field cultivation and equipment operating in the project area. Curtis stated it may take some additional Staff oversight in order to ensure the schedule is met. Curtis stated the City typically will receive calls regardless in situations like this. Curtis stated she would suggest the applicant source his materials and that Staff'can be flexible with the preconstruction meeting and when the hauling will start but that there just needs to be a mutual understanding. Curtis stated the preconstruction meeting could be held the day before he is ready to start. Anderson stated given the hour restrictions,he would say 120 days is more realistic because there will be rain delays and clearing the mud off the record. Anderson stated if the City would like him to stay with the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,he would request 120 days. Anderson indicated six out of the seven neighbors have come over and spoke highly of the project and that everyone wants it done. Anderson noted there is one neighbor that has voiced concern about equipment and he reached out to the City but not him personally. Anderson indicated they will go as quickly as they can,but to put a 9:00 to 5:00 and a 60-day limit on it is not realistic. Christopher McGrann,Planning Commissioner, stated the restrictions were placed in order to handle some of the complaints of the neighbors. McGrann asked if it could be 8:00 to 6:00. McGrann stated in his view 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. is unrealistic for the neighbors. McGrann indicated he would be willing to allow hauling from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. McGrann asked if that would help. Anderson stated he is attempting to deal with everyone's expectations and being realistic on the project. Anderson stated if the City restricts the hours from 8:00 to 6:00,they will work as quickly as possible. Page 8 of 19