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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 28, 2008 7:00 o'clock p.m. (S. #08 -3372 CITY OF ORONO CODE AMENDMENT— REVISION OF CHAPTER 86, REVISE BUILDING PERMIT SURVEYREQUIREMENTS, Continued) a Bremer indicated she would like to hear Council Member Rahn's comments on this ordinance, and that an alternative that was suggested at the last meeting was that there could be a letter from a registered land surveyor that could be-substituted for a foundation survey. Kellogg stated it was his understanding the letter would pertain to the foundation survey and that an actual drawing would be required for the initial survey and the as -built survey. Bremer stated she also has a concern on the small applications that the costs for the required surveys would quickly add up and that they would have to rely on the building inspector to exempt that. Bremer noted Rahn had recommended language be added stating that the surveys would only be required where it would expand the footprint of an existing structure; or. increase structural coverage. White noted the building envelope is being expanded when a deck is added. Bremer stated at the very least she would like the caveat that would allow the building inspector to exempt item (3). Murphy indicated he has-a concern if the language, exempted by the building official, as well as the language relating to the letter, will create problems. N Kellogg stated in order for the surveyor to provide the letter stating the foundation elevation, they will • - need to go out there and verify it and that it may not alleviate most of the costs. Turner stated in her experience the surveyor would prefer to update the survey rather than write a letter. White requested Staff make the suggested changes and bring the ordinance back to the City Council at its next meeting. Murphy moved, Bremer seconded, to table Application No. #08 -3372, City of Orono Code Amendment — Revision of Chapter 86, Revise Building Permit Survey Requirements. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. . MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT White stated he likes the comment card that has been created for input on Staff's interaction with the residents. White stated he did participate in the Mound parade and that there was a very nice turnout for the event. Murphy stated he did speak with the mayor of Long Lake last night and asked him what the plan was for Corn Days. Murphy noted he indicated to the Long Lake mayor that it would be nice if the Orono City Council were able to participate in the parade. Bremer noted National Night Out is coming up and asked whether Staff is aware of which neighborhoods • have applied to participate. PAGE 4 of 7 it