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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 10, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. 10 ( #06 -3196 McNAUGHTON /IiAMM, CONTINUED) Moen inquired whether the Council has seen the purchase agreement. Mayor Peterson indicated the Council normally would not see a purchase agreement in a situation like this. Kevin Kokesh, 1399 Orono Lane, noted he appeared at the last council meeting and that he would like his previous comments to be taken into consideration at tonight's meeting. Kokesh stated he has a concern regarding the buffer and the trees. Barry Cavalanski, 1399 Orono Lane, inquired whether a delineated survey has been completed and inquired whether the feasibility of building on this lot has been considered. Gaffron stated a certificate of survey has been provided to the City and the applicant has also provided today a proposed landscaping plan depicting berms. Gaffron stated as part of this subdivision application, Staff typically does not get into the fine details of a development until later in the process. Gaffron stated the proposed driveway does meet the standards of the City, but noted that the average setback issues have not been resolved. Gaffron illustrated the proposed location of the house and the average setback. Gaffron noted this property was assessed and provided with a sewer stub back in the 1980s. • White pointed out no structure is allowed within the 0 -75' setback. Murphy noted he did speak with Mr. Callahan following the previous council meeting and that Mr. Callahan reminded him that there is a contractual agreement regarding the special lot line rearrangement between the City and the Goettens. Murphy inquired whether the City is able to pass a resolution extinguishing that agreement. Brokl stated the City could legally extinguish the agreement. Murphy inquired exactly what variances are included in the application before the Council. Gaffron stated as part of the approval process, the City would be granting variances that would allow construction to lot area only. Gaffron stated the property owners would need to meet the side, street, and rear setbacks as well as the average lakeshore setback. Gaffron illustrated the location of the old lot line and the lot line being requested with this application. Gaffron stated no variances have been requested to make the lot buildable other than lot area. Murphy inquired whether the applicant understands exactly what is being requested tonight. McNaughton indicated he understands. PAGE 4 •