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�`� <br /> � MINUTES OF THE _�.:u=� , <br /> �;::;�;_-� <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> , Monday, .Tanuary 23, 2006 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 7. #OS-3152 BO�ILAND DEVELOPMENT ON BEHALT' OF JA117ES D. <br /> MACKINNON ET AL, `3500' WATERTOWN ROAD — PRELIMINARY PLAT <br /> APPROVAL—D1tAFT IZ�SOLUTION <br /> Gaffron stated that since the December 12 meeting, the applicant has provided the City with <br /> coilcept sketches regarding the location, orientation and ��ading in�pacts for a proposed hoii�e on <br /> lot 3, block 2, and met with staff, City consultants, his own consultants and the MCWD to discuss <br /> the issues of placement of the stonn water pond within the desi�lated wetland area. Gaffron <br /> pointed out that he is in receipt,just today, of a revised stonn water pond location which locates the <br /> pond outside of the wetland area and does not adversely impact the trees etc. While it appears that <br /> the new location addresses many issues, Gaffron stated that he l�ad not spoken to the adjoining <br /> neighbor. Also, while the applicant believes the location will meet wetlaud requirements, they need <br /> to get an official weigh-in by the MCWD to see if they accept the new plans. And finally, Gaffron <br /> stated that although some lots are slightly less than 2 acres he would like direction to bring back a <br /> resolution for approval at the next meeting as he would not recommend approval of the draft <br /> tonight as revisions have been made. <br /> Bohland stated that he felt extremely comfortable that tlus new proposal will work, thanks to <br /> everyone's efforts achieved at a meeting late last week. Atthough he recognized that some items <br /> needed to be reviewed, Bohland asked whetl�er the Council could approve the application subject <br /> to those approvals, if they felt comfortable in doing so. <br /> Murpliy stated that he would not support bringing in fill to create a flat backyard for these homes, <br /> since at times, homeowners tzy to create a yard where there isn't an opporttmity to do so. <br /> Bohland stated that they could put in place additional coveuants to that means. He added that the <br /> nuip pond would act as more of a shallow wetland area. <br /> Though he had not been given time to review the revisions, Engineer Kellogg stated that the nurp <br /> pond would be designed to follow contours to promote natural vegetation. <br /> PAGE s of 19 <br />