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' II MINUTES :,OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 9, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. • 0 ( #05 -3107 Scott Bissen and Michelle Morey, Continued) Murphy moved to delete Item No. 4 on page three of the resolution for the property located at 825 Tonkawa Road, and to direct Staff to insert language stating that a permit can be issued for the lake access stair as soon as the applicants apply for a land alteration permit, subject to the condition that a letter be submitted by the applicants indicating their intent to construct a house on the property within one year. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Sansevere moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5324, a Resolution granting a conditional use permit and hardcover variance for'the property located at 825 Tonkawa Road, as written. Nute stated he has been working with Curtis for approximately two months on this application and that they have submitted everything that has been requested. Nute indicated it is very frustrating for his company to accept a down payment from a customer and have them scheduled to commence work and to not find out until the day of the Council meeting that the work will not be allowed to commence. Nute stated that his company was forced to pass up other work because they were committed to this project. McMillan noted the applicant is working with a tight i me frame and that the project is not approved until the Council adopts the resolution. Bissen stated the only negative comment that was mentioned tonight was that the value of the property might be increased by this work. Sansevere inquired whether this stairway project was ever discussed with Staff. Nute stated when the project on the property to the s luth was commenced, the fact that a principal structure was required on the lot was never raised. Nute indicated at the time the work was started on that property, the house was not framed. Curtis stated at the time she visited that property with the City Engineer, the house was framed and up. Curtis stated the recommendation was also contained' on page one and page four of her previous report. Gaffron stated it appears the applicant was given threl to four weeks notice of the requirement for the building permit. I VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Murphy opposed. (Recess taken at 9:38 p.m. — 9:42 p.m.) MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT The Mayor /Council report follows Item 14A. PAGE 19