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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 14, 2016 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 14 of 37 9. #16-3803 STONEWOOD, LLC, ON BEHALF OF TASHITAA TUFAA, 1830 SHORELINE DRIVE, VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (continued) McMillan commented it might be helpful to have some stakes placed in the ground. Gustafson stated if trees are an issue, they can agree to replace as many trees as are removed. Greg Coward, 1950 Heritage Drive, stated he would like Council Member Levang to describe the discussions between the neighbors and the applicant and builder and the reactions of the neighbors. Levang stated everything she has read, including e-mails from Mrs. Charrier, indicate that the developer and applicant came to their house and that they had a great conversation. Levang stated she takes as positive the fact that the house had been moved back ten feet and that she does not take anything there as negative. Coward stated Council Member Levang has misrepresented how the neighbors came away from those meetings. Levang noted she is only responding to what she has read. Coward stated she has completely misunderstood it. Levang stated there was nothing inflammatory or negative in anything that she has read. Coward noted his wife attended two of those meetings and that what Council Member Levang said completely misrepresents the nature of the discussions. Coward stated Council Member Levang is trying to put lipstick on it to justify her vote. Levang commented she was responding to what she read. Connie Castaway, Orono, stated she has worked with Mr. Tufaa and his family and that she has attended all of the neighborhood meetings. Castaway noted Mrs. Coward was there, expressed some concerns, and that they attempted to work with everyone and accommodate their requests. Castaway indicated she has not seen Mr. Coward at any of those meetings, nor has he attempted to reach out to them. Castaway stated she does not know what he is talking about but that she apologizes if there was a misunderstanding. (City Attorney Mattick arrives at 8:17 p.m.) Kelly Rische 1180 Heritage Lane, stated staking out the curb cut would be very helpful and that she has a concern if the driveway is located directly across from their residence. Rische stated while the fence variance is no longer being requested, she is still worried about its appearance and this property having a gated entrance, which would then require monuments and be out of character with the rest of the neighborhood. Dennis Libby, 1000 Heritage Lane, stated his recollection very clearly from the last meeting was that there would be a different design based on the recommendation of the City Council and Staff.