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MINUTBS OF ORONO COUNCIL ^ I TING OP JANUARY 8, 1990 <br />PARK DEDICATION FEES CONTINI <br />get this out to persons in a public forum so we can address tb <br />topic with the citizens and then set a date so we can accompli' <br />the increase in fees. <br />Bernhardson suggested bringing responses to the questions <br />raised tonight back in one month and following that, set up a <br />meeting date. <br />Councllmember Callahan suggested designating a specific date <br />as to when the fees are expected to increase to provide adequate <br />notice to developers that this will occur. <br />It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Counc^linember <br />Goetten, to table this item with direction to staff to address <br />this in a timely fashion and also to publicize that an increase <br />will occur. Motion, Ayes»5, Na.i=0, Motion pctssed. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />There was no Planning Commission Representative designated <br />for this meeting. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />There were no public comments. <br />ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: <br />#1452 flALTER PEMBERTON <br />1720 SHADYNOOD ROAD <br />VARIANCE <br />Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton were present for this matter <br />Bernhardson provided a brief review of this application for <br />the Council and Mayor Grabek. Bernhardson said that the <br />applicants are now proposing to reduce hardcover in the 0-75' <br />setback zone to 19.9%. The Pembertons also propose to reduce <br />hardcover in the 75-250' zone to 45.9%. <br />Mayor Grabek said, "this is a very tough situation. In my <br />mind, it brings me back to a person with a deck that was 9" <br />beyond the setback line and we had difficujicy with that one". <br />Mayor Grabek asked the Council for their comments. <br />Councllmember Nettles said, "I think this shows a lot of <br />good faith on their part to bring it (the hardcover) down. It is <br />a tough situation to grant in order to be totally consistent, but <br />one of our goals is met to the extent that we do reduce hardcover <br />in the areas we would like it reduced. Presumably, if we don't <br />go along with it, we won't get this good result. <br />Councllmember Goetten said that the hardcover on the <br />property far exceeds what is allowed. Goetten felt that she <br />could not approve this request and asked that the City take a <br />comprehensive look at building over decks. Goetten said, "We are <br />! <br />li <br />f <br />I