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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 13, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 24 of 28 Barnhart stated some of the responsibility would be shifted from the survey company to City Staff. McMillan stated a small fee could perhaps be charged. Barnhart indicated Staff could look at the fee schedule. Barnhart stated in the previous city he worked at, they started with a survey, the property owner can make modifications to the survey for a small project, but that bigger projects required a full survey. Barnhart stated patios, small sheds, and small deck expansions often can be accommodated with an older survey. Barnhart noted last week he reviewed a project where they were proposing constructing a 240 square foot deck, 75 feet in from all property lines. Barnhart stated if it did not meet the five criteria that were approved in May, they would have been required to go through the survey process. Printup stated in his view this is a great step forward and that he would continue to encourage Staff to look at lots under two acres to see what other kind of flexibility can be given. Levang asked if this amendment would apply to anybody regardless of how many acres they have. Barnhart indicated that is correct as long as they meet the other requirements. McMillan stated this would help people who have constructed a deck and then at some point would like to add a small patio. McMillan asked in the case of a hypothetical 200 square foot deck or patio, whether the person could bring a survey in, draw on it showing where the patio is going to go, and then Staff would say okay, look at the criteria, and perhaps verify and decide whether additional drainage information is required. Barnhart stated in that situation, assuming that it meets the setback requirements, Staff would look at the survey to see where proposed drainage ways are and the impact the patio or deck would have. Barnhart stated if it is within the setbacks, those issues are lessened somewhat in the sense that there is separation between the properties. Barnhart stated if the setback is 50 feet and they are proposing something at 55 feet, a survey would be required. Barnhart indicated he would like to bring this back to the Council at some point in the future once it is further refined. McMillan asked how hardcover would be handled. Barnhart stated the hardcover would need to be verified. McMillan suggested language to that extent be included. *15. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT – WOODDALE BUILDERS, 2460 COBBLESTONE COURT Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the encroachment agreement between the City of Orono and Stonebrook Development, LLC, for 2460 Cobblestone Court. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT