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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 12,1997 10 Spring Hill Golf Club - Continued) Dick Krueger asked about oak wilt noting it is easily spread and difficult to control. He asked that the oak trees not b.: disturbed. Braman said the DNR has not responded to that specific concern. He said they were informed that the roots of trees should be sever^ to ensure infected trees not spread disease. Jabbour asked that the applicant submit a report from a tree expert on this issue. Braman will provide this information as part of the forthcoming information from the DNR. A progress report is to be submitted before any decision is made at the next Council meeting. Morrison said a plan will be submitted before that meeting, and he will keep the City updated. Jabbour asked if enough information was provided to allow a document be drafted for adoption at the next Council meeting. He asked that findings be prepared to allow for action to be taken regarding the EAW at the special meeting. Gaffion said the package will be formatted for EAW acceptance with no EIS required. He will work with Radio in drafting the document. Goetten asked for updated material prior to the meeting. Crosby asked for clarification on payment of the upgrade of Spring Mil Road. Jabbour said this would depend on where the access is located. If the existing access is approved, Jabbour clantied that a by-pass lane would be included. Kelley said the by-pass lane should be long enough to allow for cars to move into that lane soon enough for the next oncoming car. There were no additional public comments. The special meeting was scheduled to continue discussion of the EAW on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. Braman noted that the majority of the information should be available at that time. Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to continue the review of the CUP to the Council meeting of May 27 and the EAW review to the special meeting of May 21 at 6:00 p.m. or to the May 27 Council meeting if said meeting is canceled. Vote; Ayes 5, Nays 0. (There was a 10 minute recess.) (#6) #2222 JOSEPH VOCHKO, 2925 CASCO POINT ROAD - VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - RESOLUTION NO. 3898 The applicant was present. Van Zomeren reported that the after-the-fact application is for a CUP and hardcover variance for a boulder wall that is partially in place. The Planning Conunission recommended approval subject to conditions regarding the placement of the boulders as noted in the staffi memo. It was noted that it is difficult, if not impossible, to obtain approval of a bouiuer waii from a siruciurai engineer. The dare in the resolution has been changed from April to May.