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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 13, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. (6. #07 -3323 STR UCTURES UNLIMITED ON BEHALF OF JUDSON AND ALEYA CHAIMIPLIN, 210 BIG ISLAND, Continued) Murphy asked if Staff is confident that the runoff will go to the lake and not go through the corner of the house. Turner stated Bones&oo has reviewed the plan and has indicated the end portion of the retaining wall is necessary as well as the swale to help divert the water away from the house. Kellogg stated in terms of the wall, 48 inches is the point at which engineering is required. Kellogg indicated a representative from his office unfortunately was not able to visit this site personally but that from the pictures, it appears the wall is required and that the only restriction they would require is that no soil be placed on top of the slope. With regard to the runoff going towards the corner of the house, the existing building is shown to be at 941.9', and at the side of the house - nearest the wall where the expansion would occur, two feet would be cut out, which would bring it to 940' and should eliminate any runoff to the corner. Kellogg indicated he is comfortable that the water would not run into the house with that change in elevation. • White noted this is an intensification of the use of an existing lot and that it is difficult for the City to provide adequate fire and police protection to this area. White commented it is likely that these lots on Big Island would continue to be improved and that the residents on Big Island need to be aware of the risks they are assuming. • McMillan stated in hindsight it would have been nice to have looked at different options for the septic system. Langhans stated in his view it was an inadequate design for the septic system and that the homeowner proceeded with the plan he was given when he purchased the lot and was not aware there were better options that could have been pursued. McMillan inquired whether the city reviews septic system designs. Curtis indicated the plan would have been reviewed by the city's septic inspector. Typically a survey is provided along with the septic system design but that the city's septic inspector more than likely not do a physical inspection of the lot. Gaffron commented it would be prudent to do a physical inspection of a lot prior to approving the septic system plan but that future planning of the lot typically is not taken into consideration at the time septic system permits are approved. - - Rahn moved, Murphy seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5687, a Resolution Granting Variances for the Property Located at 210 Big Island. Murphy recommended the City devote some time at the Council work sessions to the future development of Big Island. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PAGE 8 of 14 •