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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 27, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 7 of 21 4. #15-3711 CITY OF ORONO – AMEND CHAPTER 86-68 TO MODIFY SURVEY REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR PROJECTS/ADDITIONS (continued) Mattick stated he understands the Council would like something drafted that is beneficial to the property but still give the City a comfort level as it relates to review. Mattick stated one issue encountered on plans is the level of detail that is included. Mattick stated while a plan may look reasonable, if a wetland is not depicted on the survey, it becomes a whole different issue and a signed survey would prevent situations like that. Mattick stated Staff will be looking at the plans and, on behalf of the City, say that it looks right, but that issues could come up if there is not a signed survey. Mattick stated Staff will take another look at it to see if some thresholds could be created. Printup asked if someone would be able to hand sketch something on an as-built survey. Curtis stated it would depend on the age of the survey. Curtis stated what the City required 15 years ago might be different than what is required be put on a survey today. McMillan stated she understands the issues with the expense and that the Council has struggled with this for a number of years. McMillan stated she hates to have the added expense but she would also hate to have someone construct something incorrectly, which could put Staff in a tough position. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to table Application No. 15-3711, City of Orono, Amend Chapter 86-68 to Modify Survey Requirements for Minor Projects/Additions. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 5. #15-3722 STORMWATER AND DRAINAGE TRUNK FEE – SECOND REVIEW Senior Planner Gaffron stated the Council has a draft ordinance based on the assumption that the Council accepts the original dollar amount per acre and equivalency factors for the zoning districts. Before the Council tonight is a chart that looks at the existing base fee that is currently charged per acre for all acreage in a subdivision. For five acres, it is $3,075 per acre. The equivalency factors date back to 2000 when the Council looked at larger lots and determined that they do not have as much of an impact on stormwater. Gaffron indicated the City received a letter late this afternoon regarding the ordinance amendment from Homestead Partners, who is looking at developing a property located on Old Crystal Bay Road. The letter suggests that they like the idea of the City looking at amending the ordinance and that they would like the Council to look at what the fees were 15 years ago compared to what they are today, which would require a study if the Council is interested in going in that direction. Gaffron stated the proposed ordinance is in draft form at this time and this is an opportunity for the Council to provide Staff with clear direction as to what code revisions the Council desires. The draft ordinance is based on the idea that reapportionment really is not something the Council will do. The reapportionments result in a situation where the fees for large lots and the fees for small lots are closer together and the second option is where the small lots have a greater fee than the larger lots. Gaffron stated the second option really is not sustainable in Staff’s view. The third line on the chart reflects a per lot fee based on standard zone acreage. Gaffron stated under this option if there is a 5-acre zone, the person will pay for a 5-acre lot even if it is greater than five acres, Item #02 - CC Agenda - 05/11/2015 Approval of Council Minutes 04/27/15 [Page 7 of 21]