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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 10, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #04 -3052 Eric Vogstrom, Continued) . White noted the trees cannot be planted during the wintertime and that if there is an enforceable agreement that the applicant will restore this property, he is in favor of the application. Peterson inquired whether the trees would need to be planted prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Gaffron stated that would be a logical and reasonable solution. Vogstrom stated he is willing to sign an agreement with the city saying that the property would need to be restored prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued. Peterson inquired whether the City would require any guarantee on the longevity of the trees. Gaffron stated that could be included in a developer's agreement. Barbara Essen, 2048 Casco Point Road, inquired whether that would also encompass future property owners in the event the property is sold. Gaffron stated the agreement would encompass future property owners. Jeff Essen pointed out he received a citation from the city saying that he is subject to litigation if the trees • are not replaced and that he has sent a letter to the City indicating he would replace the trees. Essen stated it was 90 days ago that the trees were cut down and that earlier this afternoon a settlement agreement was signed with Vogstrom and that the trees would be planted in the spring to replace the ones that were removed. Essen stated in their agreement gutters and downspouts are required, along with drain tile and a swale, but that there is no way for him to enforce that language. Essen requested that language be included in the development agreement to ensure that the City has the ability to enforce that agreement. Essen indicated this is the first time he has seen the revised plan and that one of his main areas of concerns is off -street parking. Essen stated he has always been in favor of granting additional hardcover to provide off -street parking and that he is supportive of the two -car full- length driveway. Essen stated he is not supportive of the way the house has been twisted, noting that the deck looks down into their bedroom. Essen requested the deck be relocated to the other side to preserve their privacy. Peterson commented it might be necessary to redesign the house if that change is made. Vogstrom stated he tried to take advantage of the best view of the lake in orienting the house on the lot. Peterson noted one of the decks is located off the master bedroom and one is located off the dining room. Peterson inquired which deck Essen would like re- oriented. • PAGE 10