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ME^UTESOFTHE <br />ORONO aXY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, June 13,2005 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />structure slightly further to the east, which provides a greater separation between the two buildings. <br />Gaf&on noted the Planning Conunission also raised some concerns regarding the drainage and the <br />applicant is now proposing some retaining walls and some minor grade changes. <br />Gaf&pon stated the nuiin issue is the proximity to tire wetland and whether tliis application would be <br />subject to the wetland moratorium. Gaf&on indicated if the applicant is able to locate the structure <br />26-feet from the wetland, they would not be subject to the moratorium. <br />Gaf&on stated the Planning Commission had some concerns regarding the future use of this structure. <br />with the applicants indicating they are willing to place covenants or other restrictions requested by the <br />Council on the property to limit the feture use of the structure. <br />Murphy inquired whether there is a hardship to grant the variance. <br />Gafifron stated from Staffs perspective there is not a hardship for the size of the structure but that there <br />are some mitigating factors that reduce the visual and future use concerns. Gaffron stated a smaller <br />building could be built which would comply with the codes. <br />Murphy noted the lot is very isolated from the neighboring properties. Murphy inquired whether a <br />conditiorud use permit would be appropriate for the proposed structure. <br />Gaf&on stated there are risks associated with granting a conditional use permit and that conditions can be <br />placed on the property to address any concerns the Council may have. Gaffron indicated a situation could <br />arise that the conditions do not address. <br />McMillan conunented the enforcement of the conditional use permit would be another issue. <br />Murphy stated in his view it is a remarkable use of the property and that the applicants have taken great <br />steps to design it to fit the land. Murphy inquired how this structure could be redesigned so it would not <br />fell under the wetland moratorium. <br />Gaf&on inquired whether the building could be shifted without liaving other major impacts on the site. <br />Carlson inquired what setback they would need to meet. <br />PAGE?