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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 22, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (11. APPEAL OF ENFORCEMENT ACTION— 2990 CASCO POINT ROAD, Continued) Sansevere asked whether Pekarik had considered a side yard setback for an additional garage to store his vehicles and parts. Pekarik asked if City staff was allowed to inspect his property without his permission and look under tarps he has placed on his parcel. Curtis stated that during the sit inspection she attempted to contact the property owner by knocking at the door. Attorney Barrett stated that there is an allowance that allows City staff to walk on property and inspect nuisance complaints or violations. Pekarik asked what the proper procedure for tarping things is on his personal property which would allow him to retain his belongings or block them from view. White stated that there is a standard within the City, and if he insists on keeping all of these items on his property it is considered a junk yard. Junk yards are not allowed in the city whether the neighbors can see the items or not, they are not allowed. Sansevere stated that it appeared to him evident that staff had performed their due diligence; they • have identified the items and debris, all of which are not allowed within the city limits. Pekarik stated that he could construct a fence to keep his items from view and again, asked that the breadth of the Ordinance be expanded to allow him to keep his possessions. He distributed a packet of pictures from the property. Curtis pointed out that the pictures within the staff packet reflect the remaining items as of August 17, 2005. Attorney Barrett reiterated that City Codes prevent people from storing these items on their property. Pekarik commented that he wished to meet the city halfway and had suggestions for consideration that could be added to the Ordinance in his situation. Sansevere pointed out that this was not a negotiation. He indicated that if Mr. Pekarik needed more time to comply with the Ordinance, the City would be willing to work with him, but will not rewrite the Code to fit his conditions. Pekarik pointed out that he had a tarped covered trailer that he used to store things and did not understand why he could not do so. In addition, he asked why he was not allowed to keep his unlicensed cars used for parts on his property and wished to see the Ordinance changed. McMillan stated that this was an eyesore issue. 0 Curtis stated that the Codes state that the unlicensed vehicles must be stored indoors. PAGE 6 of 9