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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 8, 2009 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. (3. #09 -3395 GEORGE N. BAGLEY ON BEHALF OF RALPH COLT BA GLEYESTA TE, 1105 FERNDALE ROAD WEST, Continued) 1. The property being combined into one tax parcel. 2. To reduce the visible impact of the house, especially as viewed from the lake, the house siding, trim and shingles should consist of dark colors. 3. The patio /laundry drying area south of the house being removed to compensate for the loss of the drainfield that receives the runoff from the existing screen porch. The applicant has completed this condition. 4. Provision of mitigation measures, including: a. A permeable surface being used on the new driveway (but not the raised part of the shared driveway) and new walkways, as well as the lakeside patio if it is replaced. b. A buffer adjacent to northerly lakeshore and protective covenants for the buffer. C. A defined pathway between the west corner of the sunroom and the lake to prevent erosion from the existing dirt path. • Turner noted the resolution does state that the house will be rebuilt on the existing foundation per the engineer's recommendation, and that if issues arise with the use of the existing foundation, the application will need to come back before the City Council. McMillan noted she did attend the Planning Commission when this application was discussed and that this lot does have some hardships inherent to the land. McMillan stated she does have an issue with the magnitude of the side variances and that there is not a lot of room between the two houses. In her opinion, given the fact that this project is a two -story residence, the impact would be much greater. McMillan stated the vegetative screening will need to be replaced since it is likely it will be damaged during construction. Turner stated the two houses are approximately 13 feet apart for the portion that overlaps and that the houses are roughly parallel with each other. McMillan stated due to the closeness of the two houses, she would prefer to see some more separation provided, especially in light of any drainage issues that may exist. McMillan asked whether the applicant considered construction of the new residence in a different spot. McMillan stated another option would be to make the house smaller. Franchot asked if the house is the same size as the foundation or whether there would be any overhang. Turner stated there is minimal roof overhang but that there are no cantilevers proposed. Murphy stated he was interested in the engineer's report on the viability of the foundation, and asked iswhether the City Engineer has had a chance to review the report. Kellogg indicated he has not had an opportunity to review the report. PAGE 3 of 12