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1. MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April'14, 2008 7:00 o'clock p.m. (6. #08 -3335 DOUGLAS W. AND MARGARET S. FRANCHOT, 2010 COLINDRIVE, Continued) Murphy stated he would prefer not to use the language that the applicants have reasonable use of the property without the pool and pool house. Murphy commented a large number of people in Orono could do without certain things and that the language could be construed as somewhat demeaning to the property owners. Murphy commented in his neighborhood there have been two pools recently installed and that they have not been used more than three or four weekends out of the summer. Murphy stated in his situation he would prefer to have the pool that is located next to his lot actually in front of the principal structure because it would then be further away from their lot line. Alan Peterson, 2075 Watertown Road, illustrated on the overhead the location of their residence and stated they are in favor of the applicants' proposed location of the pool and pool building since it is a better location for all the neighbors. Peterson noted they are aware that there will be some noise generated from the use of the pool but that they are still in support of the project. • David Healy, 2135 Colin Drive, illustrated on the overhead the location of his residence and noted . they are the neighbors most directly affected by pool. Healy indicated they are in favor of the project in the location proposed by the Franchots and that they are confident the project will be completed to high standards. Healy indicated they understand there will be some noise but that they do not anticipate it to be a big issue. Peterson stated given the large number of mature trees in the back yard, a number of trees would need • to be removed if they wish to gain sunlight. John Earling, 2165 Colin Drive, stated given the site issues with this lot, the Franchots are limited in their choice of location, and that the proposed location is a good compromise. Mayor White stated this area is relatively isolated, has a number of mature trees, and that he does not feel the noise generated from the use of the pool would become an issue. Franchot indicated they are committed to putting in year -round screening. McMillan asked what the applicants are considering for screening. Franchot stated currently there is a number of trees and other plantings in proximity to the proposed location and that they would like to plant some additional pine trees. Rahn asked why the pool could not be moved further back. Franchot stated they have located the pool as far back as possible given the septic sites. Rahn stated the proposed location is feasible given the small number of houses located in this neighborhood and the fact that all the neighbors are in agreement with the project. McMillan inquired whether there would be plumbing inside the pool house. • PAGE 4 of 13