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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR MARCH 13,2000 <br />5. §2556 Barbara and ColUns Cavender, having an interest in 1395/1405 Rest Point <br />Road—Variances -Resolution No. 4430-Continued <br />Mrs. Cavender stated that the existing house, which they own, actually extends into the road. <br />Kelley asked if the Cavenders understand the City’s hardcover issues. Mayor Jabbour added <br />that the Cavenders current plan maximizes use of the lot, and structural coverage has been <br />maximized at 15%. As a result, the Cavenders would not be approved in the future for any <br />patios or decks. <br />Mayor Jabbour moved, and Kelley seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4430 approving the <br />existing resolution with the addition to the language that no additional hardcover will be <br />allowed on the property. <br />Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Mayor Jabbour stated he had been approached by Mr. Kent Carlson of Ryan Company who <br />wants to buy Washington Scientific and tear down the building, then build a pharmaceutical <br />company office and small warehouse on the property. He wants to work with the City <br />regarding environmental clean up of the property. He is also interested in working with the <br />City on developing building standards. Kelley asked if the Fire Marshall has ever visited the <br />site. He stated that most large fires happen in vacant buildings and that he would like to see a <br />report on the W.S.I. and V.C.I. buildings. <br />Mayor .tabbour stated he is not certain a fix)ntage road serving the industrial area is a good idea <br />becjuac it would push traffic into residential areas. Mayor Jabbour stated he had attended a <br />positive Big Island Committee meeting. A resident asked about parties. Mayor Jabbour stated <br />that it should be considered the same as any other party permit. <br />Mayor Jabbour stated he has viewed a potential r<. ignment of the lots in Fleming Addition in <br />Long Lake. An issue everyone should consider is that they could serve the subdivision by <br />doing a curb cut on the private road. He asked if the Council wants a new road dissecting what <br />might be considered parkland in the future. He asked for a copy of the subdivision plan so that <br />the Council could discuss the plan. <br />Sansevere asked if the Council has ever considered changing the Regular City Council Meeting <br />meeting day. Mayor Jabbour stated they don’t want Council meetings to conflict with other <br />community meetings so they have a chance at receiving press coverage. Kelley stated that if <br />the Orono/Long Lake merger occurs they will have to reconsider the meeting day.