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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 27, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. __________________________________________________________________________________ Page 17 of 29 9. #15-3756 CITY OF ORONO, AMEND CITY CODE SECTION 86-68 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS – ORDINANCE NO. 152 (continued) Based on that direction, Staff made some changes to the draft ordinance. Barnhart stated the ordinance requires a survey that accurately describes the property conditions. An as-built survey is not required. One of the concerns was that surveys only reflect the conditions at the time the survey was done and may not necessary reflect current conditions. Barnhart stated an accurate survey will provide an understanding of the property and what exists at the time of the project. Barnhart stated the other issue related to the hardcover, which has been clarified in the draft ordinance. Hardcover calculations are required as part of the building permit application. Barnhart stated the goal of the ordinance is to ease the burden on property owners who would like to do a small project. McMillan noted Staff’s report says that this change will require more time and discretion on the part of Staff and asked whether there should be a small fee related to that. McMillan added the fee does not need to be decided tonight. Barnhart stated he is uncomfortable proposing a fee out of the air and that he would suggest exploring the amount of Staff time required over the next couple of months. Walsh stated in his view that is a good approach. Walsh asked whether Staff would need something that exceeds the required setbacks by 150 percent for a 200 square foot deck if they have an accurate survey. Barnhart stated there is quite a bit of fluctuation between properties and that he did not want the ordinance to get into the nitty gritty associated with that. Barnhart stated in the future, if Staff finds that it is not giving anyone flexibility, the City Council can review that. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 152, Third Series, an Ordinance Amending the Orono Municipal Code by Amending Section 86-68 Regarding Survey Requirements. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 10. REQUEST BY NAVARRE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE TO WAIVE PERMIT FEES Barnhart stated as part of the Navarre Community Initiative “Bike Navarre Event,” scheduled for September 20, the group is requesting the fees be waived. Barnhart noted the fees consist of a special event permit, a temporary sign permit, a conditional use permit, and a conditional use permit escrow, which amount to $1,485. Barnhart noted there will be some Staff time involved with this event.