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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 22, 2005 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. • • (5. #04 -3039 WETLAND ORDINANCE, Contiqued) In addition, Gaffron noted that the MCWD made the allowance that a buffer is not necessary for a man made stormwater pond, though staff would recommend a setback. McMillan stated that she was concerned about the impacts of the Ordinance on existing homeowners who would now be out of complianceiwith regard to buffers or setbacks. With this in mind, she encouraged flexibility from staff and Council to those that will be affected, as these existing homeowners may be faced with difficulties. Gaffron stated that a buffer flexibility section regarding drainage and directing water flow is necessary and will provide a sense of sensitivity for existing homeowners and offer flexibility. White moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt Protection Ordinance with the dock width c acknowledgement of flexibility for existing 1 Attorney Barrett suggested that Council direct precursory details. White moved, Mayor Peterson seconded, to d with additional precursors. VOTE: Ayes 4, N 1ANCE NO.28, Third Series, a Wetland as noted on P. 10, section 78 -1606, and ners. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. to publish a summary with additional staff to publish an Ordinance summary 0. *6. #05 -3104 DAVID AND RENEE MACK, 1978 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCE White moved, Sansevere seconded, approving the revised plans as proposed, subject to submittal of a revised survey and site grading and drainage plan for the City Engineer for the residence at 1978 Shadywood Road. VOTE: Aye s 4, Nays 0. 7. #05 -3129 ASCENT INVESTMENTS, INC. ON BEHALF OF DOUGLAS KLINT, 1345 REST POINT LANE - VARIANCE I Gundlach explained that the applicant was requesting lot area, lot width, and side street setback variances to permit construction of a new residence on an existing lot. The Planning Commission voted to approve the lot area and lot width variances, but deny the side street setback variance based on the lot containing adequate buildable area within the required setbacks. Gundlach indicated that staff's recommendation was concurrent with the Planning Commission recommendation, as no inherent hardship to the property exists to warrant a side street setback variance for a new home that could be reconfigured to not require variances beyond lot area and lot width. Klint pointed out that he wished to move the driveway and plant trees improving the appearance along the side lot line of Rest Point Lane that had been altered by the ROW. He stated that he did not wish to construct a long narrow home on the property, but instead to build a standard width home and clean up the excessive debris on the property. PAGE 3 of 9