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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 13, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (10. #04 -3060 MICHAEL & DONNA EBERTZ, 1220 TONKAWA ROAD, Continued) Ebertz stated vegetation does not grow in that area and that the area is gradually eroding every year. McMillan suggested planting native grasses on top of the rip -rap or in between the rip -rap since their root system goes several feet into the ground and have proven to be more effective than boulder walls. Sansevere inquired what amount of hardcover is involved. Curtis stated it is 134 square feet. Gaffron stated the previous owner was told the gravel driveway had to be removed, the shed had to be removed, and that the only work that was permitted was to stop water running towards the house. Gaffron stated Staff had suggested to the previous owner that the existing wall be removed, with the wall having some slope to it. Gaffron noted the previous owner had agreed to remove the wall. Gaffron stated the only issue is whether some other hardcover should be removed to offset the new hardcover. White noted there are some items of hardcover on the property that could be removed. Ebertz inquired whether he is now being required to remove hardcover that the previous owner was responsible for. • Gaffron stated in his opinion items that were supposed to be gone in the past should be gone today and that it should be an issue for the City to discuss tonight. Gaffron indicated anytime work is done in the 0- 75' zone, other than a walkway to the lake, the hardcover needs to be offset so there is no increase in the 0 -75' zone. • Murphy inquired whether the applicant is agreeable to removing the items that Staff has suggested as well as 134 square feet of additional hardcover. Ebertz stated he is unsure exactly what items are being requested to be removed and that this is the first time he has heard that those items were a problem. Murphy inquired whether the applicant is willing to now remove the items that should have been removed. Ebertz reiterated that he is unsure what those items are. Murphy suggested that Staff work with the applicant on that issue. Murphy inquired whether the applicant is agreeable to remove an additional 134 feet of hardcover. Ebertz inquired whether he is supposed to remove 134 feet of hardcover in addition to the items that Staff has discussed. Sansevere questioned whether this property owner should be penalized for something the previous owner did not do. PAGE 13