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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 22, 2010 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 14 (8. #10-3493 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3745 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued) structures on adjacent lots. The applicant’s plans illustrate they meet the 5-foot setback from the property line. The areas surrounding the proposed memory garden are heavily wooded and back up to a wooded city park property. It is Staff’s opinion that additional screening of the memory garden should not be necessary. The City Engineer has reviewed the proposal and has determined that the activity does not trigger the wetland buffer ordinance. The proposed hardcover within the 500 to 1000 foot zone will be 22.89 percent and will increase over the existing level by less than one percent. The hardcover level is conforming. The proposal meets the code standards. Staff recommends the City Council hold the public hearing and review the conditional use permit request and discuss any conditions to place on the approval, if necessary. Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Paula Zachman, 2466 Dunwoody Avenue, stated she just received the notice for this application approximately one week ago and that she is nervous about having this adjacent to her back yard. Paul Carlson, 2466 Dunwoody Avenue, indicated they have a number of questions, and asked how many inurnment plots there would be. Curtis displayed the plan submitted by Good Shepherd. Dave Owen, Good Shepherd Church, stated there are approximately 130 inurnment spaces and that they would be looking at approximately three to five inurnment ceremonies per year. They have approximately five to six funerals per year at the church and this plan is designed for the long-term. Carlson asked if the plots would be sold to just members of the church or to the general public. Owen stated they would be for members of the church. There will be a charge to use one of the inurnment spaces. Carlson asked whether the plaques would be another fundraising activity. Owen stated the memorial wall would have plaques as well as a small plaque by each inurnment space. Carlson asked whether any studies were done on the market impacts to adjoining properties. Owen indicated they have not and that this is not a cemetery per se. Carlson stated there is probably a fine line between the definition of a cemetery and an inurnment plot but that this area will be visited by members of the family and that there will be people mourning. Carlson indicated they would feel uncomfortable having a barbecue in his back yard, mowing his yard, or doing something else in their back yard if an inurnment ceremony is going on. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 12/13/2010 Aprpoval of Council Minutes 11/22/2010 [Page 6 of 14]