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10 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 10, 2009 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. (4. #09 -3417 STEPHENAND SUSAN MOSELEY, 1635 BOHNS POINT ROAD, Continued) White asked what changes have been made to the plans since the Planning Commission meeting. Curtis stated the garage has been moved forward four feet, which has resulted in the shortening of the retaining wall and reducing the hardcover slightly. Another change is the elimination of the deck off of the great room and moving it to the other side of the house. In addition, the applicant has agreed to change the existing patio to permeable pavers but the driveway would remain as is based on the recommendation of the City Engineer. Moseley noted the hardcover on the lot overall has decreased. McMillan asked whether there are any contingencies planned in the event there are major issues found with the foundation. Curtis stated it would depend on what the degree of repair would be. Bremer commented that typically a minor repair is not something that the Council would need to see but that any significant repairs would need to come back before the City Council. Moseley stated they are relying on their engineer's opinion as it relates to the foundation. • Bremer asked whether the Council would be able to review the revised plans prior to approving the resolution. Curtis indicated Staff did receive the revised plans today but that the City Engineer has not yet had an opportunity to review the plans. Kellogg stated one of the main issues with the property is proper drainage and drainage to the north. Moseley commented their current roof is a butterfly roof and by changing it to a peak roof, that would actually help the drainage flow the other way. Murphy noted on Exhibit A the existing houses on either side of this property are set back considerably from this residence and that another story would be added to the structure, which will raise the roofline. Moseley pointed out they are adding a half -story. Murphy asked how the sight line for the neighbor to the north would be impacted and whether that neighbor is in favor of the project. Moseley indicated there are a number of arborvitaes that help screen the property and that the neighbor is aware of the project and is in favor of it. Curtis stated she did speak with the neighbor at 1639 Bohns Point, which is located to the north, and that his initial concern was with the location of the deck, which has now been eliminated. Curtis stated that neighbor has not raised any other concerns. • PAGE 3