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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, February 14, 2005 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />i <br />( #04 -3052 Eric Vogstrom, Continued) <br />Barrett stated he is aware that the Council has granted variances in the past to protect trees on other <br />properties. <br />Murphy inquired whether there were any other options to protect the tree. <br />Gaffron stated the City's history of granting variances is dismal and that in his view an extra five feet <br />would not save that tree. Gaffron noted the Council in the past has indicated that variances should not be <br />granted to save a tree. <br />McMillan encouraged the applicant to continue to work with Staff and his neighbors to improve the <br />situation. <br />McMillan moved, White seconded, to adopt a Resolution granting a variance to hardcover for the <br />property located at 2618 Casco Point Road, with Exhibit E being amended as recommended by the <br />City Attorney. <br />Murphy inquired whether the vegetation restoration plan should be approved prior to the resolution since <br />the Council had indicated it would not take action on the resolution until the restoration plan was <br />approved. <br />Peterson noted that is correct. <br />McMillan withdrew her prior motion. <br />McMillan moved, Murphy seconded, to approve the vegetation restoration plan for the property <br />located at 2618 Casco Point Road, with the agreement being amended to require a performance <br />deposit be retained by the City until June 30, 2008. <br />Peterson inquired whether the applicant is agreeable to the date being extended for the performance <br />deposit. <br />Vogstrom stated that is fine. <br />VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Peterson Opposed; Sansevere Abstained. <br />Sansevere indicated he is abstaining from the vote since he was not part of the discussion at the previous <br />Council meeting and also missed a portion of tonight's discussion concerning this application. <br />McMillan moved, White seconded, to adopt a Resolution granting a variance to hardcover for the <br />property located at 2618 Casco Point Road, with Exhibit E being amended as recommended by the <br />City Attorney. VOTE: Ayes 2, Nays 2, Peterson and Murphy Opposed; Sansevere Abstained. <br />Barrett stated the motion fails and that Staff should be directed to prepare findings to support the denial. <br />PAGE 6 <br />