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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 22.2005 7:00 o’clock p.m. ($. 1194-3059 WETLAND OMDINANCE, CoHtiHued) In addition, Gaffron noted that the MCWD made the allowance that a bufTer is not necessary for a man made stormwater pond, though staff would recommend a setback. McMillan stated that she was concerned about the impacts of the Ordinance on existing homeowners who would now be out of compliance with regard to buffers or setbacks. With this in mind, she encouraged flexibility from suff and Council to those that will be affected, as these existing homeowners may be faced with difficulties. Gaflron stated that a buffer flexibility section regarding drainage and directing water flow is necessary and will provide a sense of sensitivity for existing homeowners and offer flexibility. WUtc oMved, McMillan seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE N0.28, Third Series, a Wetland ProtoctiMi Ordinance with the dock width changes as noted on P. 10, section 78>1(06, and acknowledgement of flexibility for exlstlag homeowners. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Attorney Barrett suggested that Council direct staff to publish a summary with additional precursory details. White moved. Mayor Peterson seconded, to direct staff to publish an Ordinance snmmary with additional preenrsors. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *0. «05-3104 DAVID AND RENEE MACK, 1978 SHADYWOOD ROAD -VARIANCE White Dwved, Sansevere seconded, approving the revised plans as proposed, snbject to sabmlttal of a revised snrvey and site grading and drainage plan for the City Engineer for the residence at 1978 Shadywood Road. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 7. #08-3129 ASCENT INVESTMENTS, INC. ON BEHALF OF DOUGLAS KLINT, 1345 REST POINT LANE - VARIANCE Gundlach explained that the applicant was requesting lot area, lot width, and side street setback variances to permit construction of a new residence on an existing lot. The Planning Commission voted to approve die lot area and lot width variances, but deny the side street setback variance based on the lot containing adequate buildable area within the required setbacks. Gundlach indicated that staff’s recommendation was concurrent with the Planning Commission recommendation, as no inherent hardship to the property exists to warrant a side street setback variance for a new home that could be reconfiginred to not require variances beyond lot area and lot width. Klint pointed out that he wished to move the driveway and plant trees improving the appearance along the side lot line of Rest Point Lane that had been altered by the ROW. He stated that he did not wish to construct a long narrow home on the property, but instead to build a standard width home and clean up the excessive debris cm the property. PAGE 3 of 9