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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 10, 2009 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (5. #09 -3418 DENNIS BATTY ON BEHALF OF BROOK INVESTMENT GRO UP, LLC, 3421- 3425 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued) Batty stated they will look at the site to see how it can be cleaned up. Batty asked whether there is any merit to meeting with Staff to discuss their different options. Batty stated if they are required to comply with every single ordinance of the City, they would be forced to take down a portion of the building. Murphy noted he and Council Member Franchot did meet with the owner to discuss some of the issues and that he has concerns when the Council is asked to design a building. Murphy stated the City does grant variances from time to time but not to the degree that is being requested here. Murphy stated the City would like to see this property improved but that they cannot approve something to this degree. Murphy indicated he would be in favor of tabling the application to allow the applicant time to redesign their plans. Franchot indicated he does concur with the comments already expressed and that in his view the applicant is looking for concrete direction on what will be allowed for this site. Franchot stated the parking in the area is a challenge. Bremer stated in order to reduce the demand for parking, the size of the building must be reduced. Habib stated he would like some clear direction from the Council on what they would like to see for the site. White suggested the applicant review his plans and meet with Staff to discuss possible options. • Murphy moved, Bremer seconded, to table Application #09 -3418, Dennis Batty on behalf of Brook Investment Group Group, LL, 3421 -3425 Shoreline Drive — Commercial Site Plan. Mattick stated if the changes are substantial, which it is likely they will be, the application will need to go back to the Planning Commission, with renotification of the public hearing to the neighbors. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 6. KAREN FEYO REQUEST FOR FEE REDUCTION Karen and Tim Feyo were present. Karen Feyo noted she appeared before the Council approximately six months ago on this matter. They received approval for a variance to construct on their lot in September 2007, but they did not request a building permit at that time. Feyo stated overall they would like to commend Staff, but that they have encountered a series of issues working with Staff during the process of their application. On June 4h, Bonestroo sent a letter to Planner Turner listing some requirements, with another letter being sent on June 12`h. Feyo indicated they did not • receive the letters until August 2nd PAGE 8