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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 12, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. • ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 3. #06 -3211 TED CAPRA, 3534 IVY PLACE - VARIANCE Murphy moved, Bremer seconded, to table Application #06 -3211, Ted Capra, 3534 Ivy Place, at the request of the Applicant. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 4. #06 -3238 VOGUE ICF HOMES, 2709 WALTERS PORT LANE - REVIEW STATUS OF REMODEL PROJECT John Vogstrom, Vogue ICF Homes, was present. Vogstrom addressed the City Council regarding the red tagging of the project located at 2709 Walters Port Lane. Vogstrom stated one of the basic rules for the remodeling of a house is a sound foundation and that they were not aware of the deteriorating condition of the foundation underneath the garage until they removed some of the wood paneling on the wall. Vogstrom stated he immediately called the City and notified them of the problem and he also called his structural engineer to gain his input. Vogstrom stated his structural engineer felt that that portion of the foundation should be dug out and replaced due to the problems they encountered with the frost. The homeowners were also contacted and they informed him that the wall had been reconstructed approximately ten years ago, in 1995. The homeowners • purchased the home in 1984, with the home originally being constructed in 1955 or thereabouts. Vogstrom stated it was not until the brick veneer was removed that the problem was noticed and that they commenced digging down around the foundation. Vogstrom stated there was one footing that was located 12 inches below the ground, which explained why the wall deteriorated over the years. The structural engineer's recommendation was to dig out that portion of the wall, redo the footings, and then construct a new foundation in that area. Vogstrom stated he did have a footing inspection scheduled prior to the footings being poured. Vogstrom stated in his opinion he did what he should have done to ensure the project was done correctly and constructed on a good foundation. Vogstrom stated the plan that was approved by the City does depict a higher wall across the back and that the way the wall was constructed is what the City approved. Vogstrom stated they utilized all the existing walls in the basement and that he only removed one corner where there was no frost protection. Frost protection was put in that area to help preserve the foundation. Vogstrom indicated it was his intent and still is his intent to construct the house as approved by the City and that the extra work that was completed was not anticipated. Vogstrom stated there were also some mold problems in the house as a result of improper flashing and lack of drain tile. Vogstrom stated the jack hammering of the floor was done to help eliminate the mold and was a cheaper method of correcting the problem. Vogstrom stated they would like to continue with the project. • PAGE 2 of 19