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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 13, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. (9. #04 -3052 ERIC VOGSTROM, 2618 CASCO POINT ROAD, Continued) Gaffron noted a resolution was adopted by the City listing the minimum standards for a driveway. Barrett stated if the Council is going to deny the application, a denial resolution would need to be drafted. Peterson noted if the application is denied, the applicant cannot submit a new application for six months. Gaffron stated the applicant still needs some variances at 1,500 square feet. Gaffron stated the denial resolution would deny the request as presently proposed and that if the applicant submits a plan that is different from what was previously proposed, that could be treated as a separate application prior to the six months. Gaffron stated the denial resolution would come before the Council at their January 10 "' meeting. Murphy inquired if the application is denied tonight, whether Vogstrom would be able to come back with another application or whether he would need to wait six months. Barrett stated if a majority of the Council agreed to reconsider in January, a new application could be heard at that time. Murphy commented that the applicant and Council could now be rushing on this application given the fact that the exact hardcover numbers have not yet been determined. Gaffron stated the Council does have the option to table the application and give clear direction to the applicant on what hardcover numbers they would like the applicant to adhere to. Gaffron stated that would give the Council the opportunity to see the exact plan the applicant is proposing. Vogstrom requested the Council act on the first resolution. Vogstrom stated he is willing to continue to work with staff and reduce the garage down to two stalls. Jeff Essen, 2648 Casco Point Road, stated it was his understanding the recommendation of the Planning Commission for 36 percent was conditioned upon the tree restoration plan being approved by the City. Essen stated there does not appear to be clear approval of a restoration plan. Gaffron stated Staff has reviewed the restoration plan submitted by the applicant and sent a letter, which is Exhibit E, listing some additional items that Staff feels are necessary to make the plan acceptable. Gaffron stated the letter went out last week but no response has been received. 22 gstrom stated he received the letter last Friday and that he plans to have the revised plan to Staff by the Murphy stated in his view this application should be denied tonight and that the applicant be given specific direction on what the 1,500 square feet means. Gaffron stated if the applicant comes in with a request for a different footprint and hardcover variance, the Council could determine that it is a new application and the applicant would not need to wait the six months. Gaffron noted the new application would need to go back before the Planning Commission. Peterson inquired whether the building permit would be held until the restoration plan is implemented. • PAGE 10