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MINUTES OF THE REGUTAR ORONO COUNCII. MEFTI NG HELD MAY 28, 1985. PAGE 3 years ago he came before the Council to get permission to install a tile from Watertown Road to Hackberry Park. WFaar noted that he used to own the lots in this area and subdivided them. Wear stated that a drainage problem was created and that the subject lot being discussed tonight used to be the low lot in the subdivision and at one time had cattails in it. Wear explained that he sold the lot that the home they used to live in and built the home they live in now, he had to dig 2 1/2 feet of dirt to make his lot lower than the surrounding lots. Wear noted that the soil was a gray sandy loam and contained water. Wear stated that he tiled from his home out around the south, east, and north boundary lines and a couple of years later the subject lot with cattails on it dried up and became a likely spot for a vegetable garden. Wear stated that it is the only way the water can flow across his lot. Wear asked that the City assure him that the grade on 41 Willow Drive be kept the same and not create any retaining ponds to keep the drainage onto his property. Wear stated that is has been brought to his attention that the City of Orono held this hearing to expedite things and that the City was only interested in Schoen's $150 fee for the variance application. Wear asked that the City consider refunding the applicant's money because the City issued the building permit before the public hearing. Building & Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained that the Council was polled on this variance application and that in order to allow the construction to be expedited the application was brought before the Council. Acting Mayor Frahm closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Councilmember L. Adams moved, Councilmember T. Adams seconded, to adopt Resolution #1767, A Resolution Approving a Variance to allow construction of a new residence. Motion, Ayes (3), Nays (0). #876 RANDY ASPLUND 3424-3444 EASTLAKE STRM.7 VARIANCE RESOLUTION #1768 Randy Asplund was present. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that staff drafted a resolution of denial per Council directive. Gaf f ron stated that the appl i cant is now requesting a screcried-in porch and that would probably require tradeoffs in hardcover. Acting Mayor Frahm felt that the applicant is requesting too many significant changes that the application should be referred back to the Planning Commission. Frahm noted that the City has never approved detached floating slab decks within the 0-75' setback zone before. Randy Asplund explained that he has sold one of the homes and that the owners would like an answer regarding the patios as soon as possible. Asplund agreed to remove the patios but would like to know what tr, do with it after the patios are removed.