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MINUTES OF TIII; REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 24, 198'.,. PAGE 9 STATUS REPORT Councilmember L. Adams addressed the issue of friendship (CONT.) with Wheeler's neighbors suppose.:lyaffecting his decision. Adams stated that the record inc,icates that Wheeler has had fair treatment. Adams stated the the neighborhood is in non-compliance with the ordinances. Adams felt that when Wheeler's variance application was before the City a few years back, he was treated fairly and the variance was approved. Adams stated that at that time of the variance approval, Adams friendship seemed to have no bearing on the issue. Adams noted that the boat issue came along and his friend wa*s ordered to remove the boat which does not show favoritism on his part. Adams felt thet the issues should be brought up individually and the City be wary of attempts tc obscure the issue. CLARIFICATION OF HARDCOVER AND INTERPRETATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY PURDY 6 SPENCr. LETTER Johr. Purdy of 1975 Fagerness Point Road was present. Art and Dorothy Finkelstein of 1740 Shadywood Road were also present. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that staff is seeking direction from the Council regarding certain decisions regarding hardcover. Bernhardson noted the letters from Purdy a..-: Spence regarding the interpretation and tradeoffs of hardcover. Bernhardson stated that staff would like direction from Council as to whether Council considers rocks with perforated plastic underneath hardcover. Bernhardson asked Council if they consider decking within the 0-75' setback as hardcover. Bernhardson asked if Council wishes to delegate authority to staff to allow staff to make tradeof f s of hardcover of equal value even when; the prc.,perty is already over the allowed 25%. Bernhardson also asked if the previous owner installed the: hardcover if they would allow the present owner to remove hardcover to tradeoff for proposed hardcover. Bernhardson asked Council to give direction to the Purdy's and Spence's on which route they should take. John Purdy of 1975 Fagerness Point Road stated that he needs to kncv what Counci I considers hardcover. Purdy stated that. in his letter he .aised several points that he feels needs clarification. Purdy stated that there are several things that the Council considers hardcover when the 'hardcover' does not really vialate the intent of the ordinance (the intent tieing to protect the lakeshore from runoff ). Purdy stated that runoff can be directcd elsewhere and still meet the intent of the ordinance. Purdy asked Cour.crI for ar. exi,Iicit definitrc,n of kid rdcove►r.