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a-Page TwoMay25,1990 on the lot.We question the granting of the side setback variances without more specific building and foundation plans, particularly since the proposed house could not be built with those setbacks. (c)The Planning Commission indicated that the City of Orono would take over the existing drainage ditch near the Jentilucci lot line and that the City of Orono would assume liability for maintenance of that ditch and for its adequacy. My clients remain concerned that the existing drainage system is not adequate to handle heavy rainfalls or snow melt. For the past several years we have been in somewhat of a drought situation but this cannot continue. We appreciate the City of Orono assuming responsibility for the system and its adequacy, but do not really want to get into a situation where drainage problems occur and we are forced to go back against the City of Orono for compensation for damages to the Jentilucci property. We believe that the existing system could be modified to better handle drainage of v;ater.But, that would appear to require changing the slope and drainage of the property to the west (Dayton property), creating a slope or otherwise making necessary changes in elevation so that the water would flow off the Jentilucci property over the Dayton property. This would appear to be one solution. We would ask that the City Council have its engineer meet with Mr. and Mrs. Jentilucci to discuss what changes in the drainage system are needed. If agreement can be reached on the drainage, Mr. and Mrs. Jentilucc-i are willing to grant an easement to the City for maintenance of the ditch along their property, it being suggested that the easement be 10 feet on either side of the drain tile. If agreement can be reached with respect to the drainage situation^ my clients’ concerns will be lessened with respect to building on t.ie Hilbelink property. But, any variances granted to Mr. Hilbelink should include provisions which require any changes of elevation in the lot to be approved by the Planning Commission end City Council, and should be in such a form as to appear on record title, e.g. a covenant, so that any future owners are aware of this requirement. We would respectfully request that the City Council not approve the variance to construct the residence on the Hilbelink property until and unless the concerns outlined in this letter have been reasonably satisfied.Please advise us of the date and time the City Council will be considering the Hilbelink matter.I would ask that I be given mailed notice of any action planned as to that property.Again, I urge your city engineer to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Jentilucci to see if a reasonable remedy is available.Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, NEIL D. HEIKKILA d ASSOCIATES, LTD. NDH:dlk cc:Mr. and Mrs. Alex J. Jentilucci