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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 27, 2003 7:00 o'clock p.m. • ( #02- 2789/02 -2840 DAHLSTROM DEVELOPMENT LLC, Continued) Johnston stated that the developer could obtain a 20' setback without turning the buildings, however, they would lose the ability to offer three car garages and the garage doors would face the road. By asking for a 10' setback, Johnston stated that they could retain these things, and he didn't believe there was a significant difference between a 330' versus a 340' buffer setback from Willow View. He reported that the wetland fill required for the project had been reduced by 4/10 of an acre. White asked how the wetlands would be marked, in order to protect the wetlands during construction. Gaffron stated that the City would expect silt fencing along the buffer areas and that all the workers would be familiar with the delineation. Johnston concurred, stating that the development would be surveyed within the delineation and silt fencing installed. Sansevere arrived at 8:03 P.M. Although conversations with MCWD have been favorable, Murphy reminded everyone • that buffer issues are critical to them. Johnston stated that, while Orono requires 26' buffers, MCWD buffers often vary 10 -40'. He indicated that, obviously, there would be no buffer where fill was required, however, the northeast buffer area had been connected requiring the widest buffer zone. White stated that the wetland delineation has proven a difficult task and he was glad to see the issues were nearly resolved. Murphy reminded the developer that, while staff is going along with this, if the MCWD board doesn't support their proposal, there is not much the City can do. With regard to the General Development Plan Approval condition number 2, Gaffron reported that Mr. Dahlstrom had agreed to the required development fees. In reference to the affordable housing contribution, Gaffron indicated that Mr. Dahlstrom would prefer that an affordable housing program already existed here. While he supported the concept, Dahlstrom had reservations about supporting or pledging money to something that doesn't exist currently. Moorse stated that the City's commitment would be to hold an affordable housing workshop to attempt to put together a housing program. • PAGE 10 of 28