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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 8, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (4. #05 -3136 TROYBROITZMAN,1860 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued) plans /elevations have not been revised, Gaffron stated that the applicant requests final approval for the lot area, width, and average lakeshore setback variances. Gaffron indicated that the grading plan had been revised to create a swale about 20' in from the NE lot line, draining to the front and minimizing impacts on the existing trees between the Charrier and Broitzman homes. Additionally, the driveway now incorporates curbing rather than an inverted crown, so runoff from all parts of the driveway will be directed to the rear. In addition, the side driveway apron will be bordered by a 1 -2' retaining wall in an attempt to minimize impacts on the two existing spruces, although staff is skeptical they will survive. Gaffron continued, stating that as the driveway leaves the garage area and curves towards Heritage Drive, very little of it will be below existing grade. It will remain curbed on both sides all the way to Heritage, where catch basins will divert runoff to the wetland rather than onto Heritage Drive. Gaffron noted that it has been detennined by the Engineer that the added runoff due to the reconstruction on this site will require installation of a culvert offsite, of which there are two options, 1) under the Coward's driveway which was apparently built through a wetland, without installation of a culvert in the 1960's, or 2) under Heritage Drive to the larger wetland to the north. With regard to the landscaping plan, Gaffron stated that all the proposed plantings are on the Broitzman property. From a staff perspective, Gaffron noted that even though the grading plan now makes an attempt to save the trees, there is the potential that all existing trees in proximity to the • applicant's new home are at risk, and he should be prepared to replace those that are damaged during the demolition and construction process. To that end, Gaffron pointed out that a draft resolution with numerous conditions had been drafted for Council consideration and continent with the requirement that all trees and shrubs shown on an approved landscaping plan be in place prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Kellogg stated that he had made a site visit with the applicant and that many of the points had been incorporated into the proposal. He indicated that the applicant had made great strides in retaining water and drainage on his site. Sansevere asked whether the Cowards favored a culvert running under their driveway. Gaffron stated that, for some reason, in the 1960's no culvert was put in and should have been done so at that time. He indicated that staff had no specific preference, though it would be more costly to put the culvert under the road. Broitzman stated that they could install a 12' culvert under the driveway and restore it to its original condition after being placed. Mr. Coward, 1950 Heritage Drive, stated that he did not have a strong position with regard to the culvert, though he would prefer not to tear up his driveway to place one there. White stated that, in his personal opinion, the applicant should return to his original request to maintain the driveway off the front of the home onto County Road 15 in order to retain the . vegetation in the backyard. He felt that, in an attempt to help the County out by reducing the PAGE 4 of 17