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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING onday, May 8, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. (5. #06-3179 TOM RADKE, 3424 EASTLAKE STREET, Continued) Radke stated that he inherited some of the hardships, the placement of the drainfield, lift station, etc. In fact, he indicated that he didn't even know what hardcover was until he attempted to complete some of the items that the original Builder did not complete with the initial approval like sidewalks, patio, etc. Mayor Peterson asked if some of the dri Mrs. Radke pointed out that it is a difficult on Eastlake Street. Sansevere stated that he felt what the apron back -up area could be removed. to maneuver as it is, plus, there is no parking were asking for was not unreasonable. Murphy concurred, stating that he looked at the site and found it interesting that the building inspector approved doors and windows but not steps or the pergola. He questioned why, given the previous permit, the work was never completed. He noted that the footings had been put in with the original construction and the project should be completed. White stated that the percentage is so close to' at they need and there is so little to remove that he did not have a problem proceeding. • McMillan stated that although it looked as if some additional hardcover had appeared over the years, she felt the size of the lot could justify some hardcover allowance as long as some of the hardcover around the house was removed. McMillan moved to direct staff to direct staff to draft a resolution requiring certain hardcover removals around the house such 'as the upper rounded patio and excess front step, with the condition that the City be granted an easement for the lift station. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Mayor Peterson dissenting. Mayor Peterson wished to see further hardcover reductions as the staff recommendation suggested. 6. #06 -3185 WJM PROPERTIES, 2605 YVAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST — COMMERICAVAMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS Gaffron explained that the applicant was requi building site additions, site layout changes, an 1) 25,620 s.f. one -story addition to print 2) 250 s.f. addition to connect existing ac 3) Revisions to approved parking layout 4) CUP for two 60' flagpoles 5) CUP Amendment to revise conditions ting Industrial Site Plan approval for various conditional uses as follows: structure sory buildings lend CUP for outside storage) on the outside storage Gaffron stated that a great deal of discussion ensued at the Planning Commission level, during which concerns about the potential for this site to evolve into a retail dealership were again raised. • In the end, the Planning Connnission concluded there are enough conditions in place to keep this PAGE 11 of 17