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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, June 22, 2015 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 8 of 19 <br /> <br />recently if this project was going to continue and that once he has a start date, he can start seeking the <br />clean fill. Anderson stated in his view 60 days is a really tight schedule, especially if there are restrictions <br />on the time from 9:00 to 5:00 during the day and that regular operating hours as set in the ordinance <br />would be more appropriate. Anderson indicated it may take two to three weeks from when he has an <br />agreement to get the fill and the equipment lined up. <br /> <br />Anderson stated to address the retaining walls; it was his understanding that a retaining wall less than four <br />feet did not need a permit. Anderson indicated the retaining walls were constructed by Brian Butterfield, <br />who is one of the neighbors, and that it was an oversight. Anderson stated there were two items that may <br />not have been met but that they were an oversight. <br /> <br />Levang asked if the work hours were for the neighbors because the hauling up to that point had been <br />bothersome and excessive. <br /> <br />Curtis stated that is accurate. Curtis noted the power equipment time allowance that Mr. Anderson quoted <br />is for lawn mowing and that type of equipment and that construction activity is permitted Monday <br />through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends and holidays is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. <br /> <br />Levang asked if the Planning Commission was willing to allow hauling on the weekends. <br /> <br />Anderson asked what the City is going to do if they are doing field cultivation and somebody calls <br />because they hear a tractor at 6 a.m. <br /> <br />Curtis stated she will be able to visually tell the difference between field cultivation and equipment <br />operating in the project area. Curtis stated it may take some additional Staff oversight in order to ensure <br />the schedule is met. Curtis stated the City typically will receive calls regardless in situations like this. <br /> <br />Curtis stated she would suggest the applicant source his materials and that Staff can be flexible with the <br />preconstruction meeting and when the hauling will start but that there just needs to be a mutual <br />understanding. Curtis stated the preconstruction meeting could be held the day before he is ready to start. <br /> <br />Anderson stated given the hour restrictions, he would say 120 days is more realistic because there will be <br />rain delays and clearing the mud off the record. Anderson stated if the City would like him to stay with <br />the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., he would request 120 days. Anderson indicated six out of the seven neighbors have <br />come over and spoke highly of the project and that everyone wants it done. Anderson noted there is one <br />neighbor that has voiced concern about equipment and he reached out to the City but not him personally. <br />Anderson indicated they will go as quickly as they can, but to put a 9:00 to 5:00 and a 60-day limit on it is <br />not realistic. <br /> <br />Christopher McGrann, Planning Commissioner, stated the restrictions were placed in order to handle <br />some of the complaints of the neighbors. McGrann asked if it could be 8:00 to 6:00. McGrann stated in <br />his view 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. is unrealistic for the neighbors. McGrann indicated he would be willing to allow <br />hauling from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. McGrann asked if that would help. <br /> <br />Anderson stated he is attempting to deal with everyone’s expectations and being realistic on the project. <br />Anderson stated if the City restricts the hours from 8:00 to 6:00, they will work as quickly as possible.