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�l MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING . Monday, June 25, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (6. #07 -3296 SUZANNE AND TERRY JOHNSON, 543 PARK LANE, Continued) White stated he is familiar with three homes in the area that are similar in design that have the entryway on the side. White commented that this design is more attractive and makes it more easily recognizable as an entrance. McMillan moved, Rahn seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5633, a Resolution Granting Variances for the property located at 543 Park Lane. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Bremer Opposed. 6A. #07 -3295 JON AND JANENE HEIDORN, 3180 NORTH SHORE DRIVE — RESOLUTION NO. 5634 Peter Eskuche, Architect, and Janene Heidorn, Applicant, were present. Eskuche noted they are only requesting a lot width variance and that the rest of their plan complies with the City's regulations. Kellogg stated it appears that the issues have been resolved that were raised earlier this morning regarding grading and drainage. Bremer expressed a concern regarding public notice on the application and inquired whether zoning items can be added to the city council agenda without notice being given to the public. Mattick stated any item can be added to a regular city council agenda without public notice and that there was a public hearing held at the Planning Commission, which is required under the City's code. • Bremer inquired whether any neighbors are opposed to this project. Heidorn stated they did speak with each neighbor and that they have signed off on the project. Heidorn noted one property is vacant and another neighbor is out of state. McMillan stated she did speak with the applicant in early June, who had requested they be put on the June 25`h Council agenda. McMillan noted this application was on the consent agenda for the Planning Commission but that following that meeting an issue with the drainage was raised, which was addressed this morning with the City Engineer. Heidorn thanked City Staff for dealing with their drainage plan so promptly. Moorse stated Staff has had considerable discussion regarding applications appearing before the Council without the appropriate drainage and grading plans and Staff has concluded that the engineering information needs to be submitted at least two weeks prior to a council meeting to ensure that the city engineer has ample time to review the plans and that all issues need to be adequately addressed prior to the matter being placed on the agenda. Murphy recommended that the City Council discuss the protocol for the submittal of drainage and grading plans at their next work session. Murphy moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTIO NO. 5634, a Resolution Granting a Lot Width Variance for the property located at 3180 North Shore Drive. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • PAGE 4 of 6