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MINT’TES OF THE ORONO CIT'jf COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 8,2004 7:00‘o’clock p.m. Ritter inquired whether the Council would allow a paver called Ncco-Paver. Ritter noted this type of paver allows pciTneation of water through it. Ritter stated they would like to utilize these pavers for the walkways and that they would be willing to remove the dog kennel. Curtis stated removal of the dog kennel would bring the property back to the approved level in 2004. Ritter inquired why the dog kennel was not included in the original calculations. Curtis indicated it was not included on tlie survey. Curtis noted she did not perform a total site review at the time she visited the property. McMillan inquired whether the dog kennel is cuaently being used. Ritter stated it is not. White inquired whether the owner plans to have dogs there in the future. • • Ritter stated she does not. Ritter noted the house was constructed in the 1930’s. • • Sansevere inquired whether the City would pennit those type of pavers. Gaffron stated the paver would still be considered as hardcover, noting the Planning Commission has had a number of discussions over the years concerning that type of paver. Gaffron stated the City does encourage property owners to utilize that type of paver, but at the present time still considers them hardcover. Ritter noted Deep Haven, Tonka Bay and Minnetonka Beach currently allow them. Sansevere commented the standards are higher in Orono. White stated in his opinion the City should look at reconsidering whether they are included as hardcover. Sansevere stated incorporating that t>'pc of paver and not having them be considered hardcover is not an option at the present time. Peterson inquired whether the applicant has any other alternatives she would like to present. Ritter stated the applicant has a 150-foot setback, which basically goes to the front yard. UitllkHliMMiiai