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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 14, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) Fire Chief Van Eyll, Long Lake Fire Department, stated he would like to thank the City of Orono and the City Clerk for doing a wonderful job with getting the permits ready for the Centennial. Van Eyll stated he would like to invite everyone to the Centennial, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 19. The parade starts at noon, with the festivities ending at the fire station. McMillan noted the event starts at noon on Saturday and goes until the fireworks in. the evening. Van Eyll stated the last band scheduled to play is Lost Highway and that the fireworks will occur shortly after dusk. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 5. #15-3733 SHARRATT DESIGN COMPANY, LLC, ON BEHALF OF JAMES AND KATHLYN WYMAN,1185 FERNDALE ROAD WEST, VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 6535 James Wyman, Applicant, was present. City Planner Curtis stated the Wyman's plan to construct a two-story garage addition on the west side of the existing home at a conforming setback. The new driveway extension to access the new garage requires a setback variance from the wetland. The driveway is proposed to be constructed as close as 12 feet from the wetland where a 35 -foot setback is required. At the August meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the application, including public comments. The Planning Commission voted 5 to 1 to recommend approval of the setback variance with the following conditions: I . The applicant shall comply with all of the permitting requirements of the MCWD, specifically the wetland, erosion control, and floodplain alteration rules. 2. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the City Engineer prior to placement on the City Council agenda. 3. The applicant shall enter into an encroachment agreement with the City to address the existing and proposed improvements within the sewer easement. A draft agreement will be provided to you prior to the City Council meeting for review. Staff recommends approval of the wetland setback to construct the driveway. Staff further recommends the proposed grading plan be revised to provide stormwater volume mitigation on the northwest corner of the proposed driveway improvements. Curtis noted the applicant has provided a revised plan today which seems to address the comments of the City Engineer. Council Member Cornick asked if there was an after -the -fact charge. Curtis stated it is not an after -the -fact fee and that it is the standard fee. Page 4 of 39