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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 22, 2001 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #01 -2714 Fred Puzak, Continued) Franklin commented he has only learned within the past week that Puzak was considering constructing a septic system rather than hook up to City sewer. Franklin stated he can understand the reasons why the Council would condition approval upon resolution of the septic issue, but questioned whether a private septic system would be appropriate in this area since it is located on the lakeshore. Flint inquired whether Franklin was willing to grant the easement at no cost to Puzak or whether he would be charging him for the easement. Franklin stated he is agreeable to granting the easement to Puzak at no cost. White stated in his opinion the sewer issue should be resolved prior to approval. White pointed out the Applicant probably will not be starting his project until the springtime, which would give him time to resolve this issue. Flint indicated he is not willing to give approval to this application without the septic being resolved. Nygard stated he is more likely to approve this application subject to the septic since Franklin is in attendance at this meeting and is indicating he is agreeable to granting an easement. Franklin stated he would like to develop his property as well, noting he also is in need of sewer. • Franklin stated it would make sense to share the cost of extending the sewer line. Flint suggested the Council approve this plan conceptually tonight as it relates to hardcover and setback, subject to the plan being revised showing four bedrooms and subject to the sewer issues being resolved. Flint inquired what the proper procedure would be for the Applicant if his plan is conceptually approved tonight. Franklin commented the design of the house doesn't really impact the sewer issue if it is connected to City sewer. Flint stated the Council needs to know definitively whether there will be a connection to City sewer before approving the size of the house. Puzak stated currently he has five- bedrooms in two dwelling units. Puzak stated the house originally was built as a duplex prior to the current zoning. Puzak stated he is willing to give up one building unit in order to construct a new residence as well as relocate the structure off of the lot line. Flint noted the Applicant is increasing the footprint by 50 percent. Weinberger stated the Council could approve the plan before them tonight or they could allow the Applicant to make some minor changes to the plan that is before. them. Weinberger commented that many times Applicants will make minor modifications to their house plan after approval is received. Weinberger stated that does give Puzak some flexibility to redesign his plan, but Staff would prefer some level of assurance be given that the house plan will not be significantly modified. PAGE 19