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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) VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Sansevere Opposed. Puzak stated as far as the design of the house is concerned, Item No. 3 in Staff's Report indicates that any changes to the approved plan would require a new variance application. Puzak requested that Item 3 be clarified to read as follows: "any major amendment to the site sketch which would increase hardcover or increase lakeshore setback shall require a new variance application ". Weinberger stated the language included in the motion subject to Staff review and approval would give Staff the opportunity to do that. Weinberger stated if Staff feels the revised house plan is beyond Council's approval, they would bring that application back before the Council. Flint suggested the Applicant work with Staff on drafting a resolution for Council approval. Puzak inquired what would happen if an easement is not obtained from Franklin. Sansevere stated he would then need to come back to the Council with his house design and a workable septic system design. Nygard stated this application would not be finally approved until the next Council meeting, so if there are changes that have occurred, the Applicant can address them at the next meeting. is Flint stated the application was not in a form that could be finalized and approved tonight. Franklin inquired what steps he would need to follow in order to grant an easement. Weinberger stated they would need to determine the appropriate location where the sewer line would enter the property and a legal description, along with Franklin's signature providing an easement to the public. Gaffron stated Staff does have standard language for an easement, but someone will need to develop an easement description, which is the most time - consuming and difficult part of granting an easement. Puzak inquired how long that process would take. Gaffron stated that really is not up to the City to determine. Tom Kellogg, City Engineer, commented that things might have changed from when the feasibility report was completed on this area. Kellogg indicated at the time the feasibility report was done, it was assumed the alignment would follow the driveway, which may not be the case currently. Kellogg stated to his recollection the driveway was located on the higher side of the peninsula, with the most logical place for the sewer line being on the low side. Kellogg recommended someone review the property to determine where the sewer line should go and what type of system will be utilized in this area. Franklin stated he does have an architect and builder involved in his project now, and in his view the location of the easement could be resolved fairly quickly. PAGE 22