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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 13,1999 (M) §2522 BANCOR GROUP, INC - Continued Kelley asked what if someone wants to put in a tennis court or a swimming pool? Jabbour said no above-grade accessory structures. Sansevere said what if someone wants to put in a gazebo attached to the pool area. He asked if they were trying to eliminate sheds. He asked if their covenants allow for a pool? Newman said yes, but he thinks the covenants would prohibit a gazebo. Jabbour said that above-grade accessory structures should be prohibited. Newman said the covenants could be submitted for review by st^ and that becomes one of the conditions the PRD. Jabbour asked again about the height of the buildings. He asked about the present permitted height. Weinberger said it is the average peak and its 30 feet, so essentially you could have a structure taller than 30 feet in height if the entire second floor would not be used as livable space. Kelley said he is not in favor of changing that. Peterson and Sansevere agreed. Jabbour said he feels public water should be provided. Newman said that then the Council should change its policy on helping the developer pay for bringing water to the site. Kelley said he has a problem with paying for 1,300 feet of pipe to bring water to their property. Kellogg said there is water available closer than 1,300 feet and this needs further study. Kelley said the City has to be consistent in its policies. Newman said they were advised by City staff that in bringing sewer to the site, they would be responsible for the cost of bringing it to the site. They anticipate paying for approximately 1,200 feet of line outside of their development. If the City changes it’s policy on paying for water, they should change it for sewer also. Jabbour said that if the City diverts from the current sewer policy, it would bankrupt the City. Page 25