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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 13,2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. (10. #04-3060 MICHAEL & DONNA EBERTZ, 1220 TONKAtVA ROAD, Continued) Barrett stated typically a resolution is filed against the property in conjunction with a variance approval and that the new property owners should have been aware of what was allowed on the property and what should have been removed. Murphy inquired whether the applicant is philosophically in agreement with removing 134 square feet of hardcover in exchange for leaving the boulders where they are. Ebertz stated it depends on what hardcover the City is requesting to be removed. Sansevere commented a small shed exists on the property that could be removed. Ebertz acknowledged that a small shed does exist on the property that is not depicted on the sur\ ey, but that he is unsure how many square feet that shed comprises. Gaffron stated he has documentation that shows the eight-foot gravel driveway was removed and that the loop was reduced in the 0-75’ zone. Gaffron stated previous modifications were in regard to the deck on the east end of the house and some work was also done in the southeast comer of the house next to the entryway that created a boulder retaining wall m the 0-75’ zone. Gaffron stated there were two previous applications on this property prior to the Ebert/.’s owning the lot. Gaffron noted the resolution was not signed by the previous property owner. Gaffron stated he considers this property out of compliance w ith approvals of the past and that he would like to see this property brought back into compliance. White inquired whether the applicant would like to speak with Staff in order to get a better understanding of what Staff is looking to have removed. Ebertz stated he would like to speak with Staff. Ebertz stated he basically wanted to stop the erosion that was occuiTing and that he has some concerns with being required to do what the previous owner was supposed to have taken care of. Peterson inquired whether the resolution is any good since it was not signed. Gaffron stated the resolution is not valid, but that there was some work done in conjunction w ith the two previous applications. Murphy inquired w hether the City would be better oITjust requiring the removal of 134 square feet and not dealing with the past indiscretions. Gaffron stated he would be okay with that proposal as long as the 134 square feet of hardcover is not part of what previously was required to be removed. Gaffron stated the unsigned resolution indicates that the previous owner did not pick up the permit and did not agree to do the work. Gaffron stated the major portion of the w ork was not completed, but that he is unable tonight to provide a detailed history of the property. Murphy suggested tabling the application to allow the applicant time to discuss the hardcover removal with Staff. PAGE 14