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i i r '‘■h t- Y ]: U-I :> I- rilV I?' ;;- •s' ■i-'ir h--r.. ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1991 (#9)ZONING FILE #1626-TRAFF CONTINUED Traff replied, of tiie compromises I reached with the Lacys was that trees wv^uid be planted on their side since the new home would be more closely located to their property. I think it is fair to say that trees will be planted between the Mitchell and Tcaff house.” Bob Mitchell said, "Mr. Traff has cat a deal with the Lacys involving additional screening. It is customary for agreements to be required in light of granting V.-.riances. T'lere is nothing to say otherwise that Mr. Traff could plant trees '.0 years from now. Council requires landscape plans w.th cc^mmercial site plans. We are asking Council to set some minimum standard for landscaping so we have an understanding of what the degree of screening between Mitchells ano Traffs will be.” Goetten indicated that, an she understood it. Council did not have the authority to specifically require sjmaone to plant a certain number of trees. Bob Mitchell disagreed. Jabbour asked Barrett for his opinion. Barrett said, “My opinion differs from that of Mr. Mitchell, in that the Mitchell property in not affected by this application. I do not understand wnat the basis would be for including additional requirements or conditions." Bob Mitchell replied, "The lot is supposed to be two acres in size and the width should be greater than it is at that point. The existing house is way over on the other side. The naw house will be much larger and closer to the M.’.tchells' property line, and the negative impact on their house is much more severe. Mr. Traff has already agreed to provide additional landscaping in exchange for the Lacys’ approval of his plans. I do not think it is unreasonable to ank for a t'.imilar arrangement with the Mitchells." Bernhardson stated that if Council conceptually approves this application this evening, the resolution would be brought forward at the May 1.1th meeting. He suggested that would provide an opportunity for Mr. Traff and Mr. Mitchell to mutually agree on a screening plan. Council agreed that Mr. Traff could take that opportunity if he wished, but that it would not be required. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to conceptually approve the side setback, lot area and lot width Variances to construct a new home at 2683 North Shore Drive, Staff is directed to prepare an appropriate resolution and - 13 -