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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COI ACIL ME.F.TING HELD JUNE 10, 1985 PAGE 7 '4910 '17FF (CONT. ; Actinj .-ta;,or Frahm stated that he would like to see documentation from the neighbor (a signed affidavit or something) to prove that the grade existed as proposed now. I. •hw noted that all th- lots along tF re are high and difficult to mow. Frahm stated that ne eeds a hardship to differentiate this property from other;. Fc;.`im r_oted that he could app,.::ve of the proposal if the existing original grade was what is proposed and if he could see iocumentation of such. James Hoff stated that the runoff will Probably be improved since the steep slope will be decreased anj made )to a mere gradual slope. Councilmember L. Adams explained that is a lct ol" grading and is ver} close to the lakeshore. Adams noted that the resolution is written so that all grading would have to be done with.-- 1 24 hour per-od W h would help the situation. Councilmen. : Grahek :asked the City has allowed this of proposa.L Before. Building & Zoning Mabusth stated that the City has allowed regrading of lakeshore lots because of serious erosion pr("ems and to decrease the velocity of runoff into the ._a James Hoff note that places to landscape the yard which would also help slow t e �r un�,f _ . Councilmember Grabek noted that tl;is propo: "l is really a philosophical qu - -tion thc.L the Council must decide. Grabek noted that ::. Council . ;,proves this, that anyone ;ith steep lakeshore '.tits that have -= difficult time Mai., =.iinq it can coma in and r;>.quest the �,ame. Grabek coulc of see granting the rcnditional use ermit just because the applicant has difficulty rrcwing the lawn. Grabek noted that the property was i, based with the slope on the property. Grabek asked if the: Vised plans and change in contours changed the City ' neer's upinion on tte project. James Ficff stated that the City should tree. _ plications case by case. Hoff felt it was an unfair Assessment to generalize with every high piece of lend. Councilmember Grabek of s agreed with Hof f and noted that c.ven though the Council co.nsiejer, rcperties one by r ne, their decisions still set prere:enLs for f- e applications. James Hoff Late o that thert� have been numerous accider.ts w1th the lawn mower and he wants •.c correct the problem before someone gets injured. Hoff stated that he is willing to comply with any requirements the Council may inposc . Hof f felt that. his is not an impossible request.