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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 14, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #07 -3278 John Terrance Homes, Continued) Mitch Cook, Central Bank, stated they have no intention at the present time of constructing the building for the co -op and would only be constructing their building. White stated the City Council will not rush through an application and that all parties need adequate time to address all the issues. Johnston stated a new application would not be back before the City Council for two months. Johnston stated the CMP amendment was intended to be the schematic detail. Moorse stated it is his understanding the sketch plan/PUD process is one where the City Council and Staff is going to compile a list of issues and required documentation so that the City can understand how everything will work and get an idea of whether the City Council would be comfortable with those uses for this site. Moorse stated once the City has completed the sketch plan review process, then Jhe PUD process starts, which means the application goes before the Planning Commission. Johnston inquired whether the schematic sketch plan/PUD would happen with normal deadlines and normal notification. • Mattick stated there is no formal process for a sketch plan review and that the City Council is providing S the process the applicant desires in an expedited manner through the sketch plan PUD process. Mattick stated subsequent to the sketch plan review, the applicants will have to go through the PUD and CMP amendment process with the Planning Commission and City Council. Murphy stated he is anxious to sit down with the parties involved in this application and that the Council is very interested in working with the parties but that the City cannot rush applications through. Johnston stated on behalf of John Terrance Homes they would like to withdraw their CMP amendment application. Murphy moved, Bremer seconded, Application #07 -3278, John Terrance Homes, 2500 Kelley Parkway, to accept the withdrawal of Application #07 -3278, subject to the submittal of the withdrawal in writing by John Terrance Homes. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 15. #07 -3283 STEVEN SIGEL,1399 PARK DRIVE — VARIANCE Steven Sigel, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated the applicant is proposing to construct a 21' x 10' addition to their existing home. The applicant is requesting a hardcover variance to allow 1.1 percent hardcover within the 0 -75 foot zone where 0 percent normally is allowed and 1.1 currently exists; 40 percent hardcover within the 75 -250 foot zone where 25 percent is normally allowed and 43 percent currently exists; and 59 percent hardcover within the 250 -500 foot zone where 30 percent is normally allowed and 59 percent currently exists. 0 PAGE 22