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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 14, 206 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #05 -3076 Grading Plan Review —1280 Spruce Place, Continued) Vang stated his comment regarding the retaining wall was that they should have them located at least five feet from the property line and that he did not review a plan to see whether they were depicted. Vang stated in his opinion the driveway should be reduced and the retaining walls on the north side could be lessened considerably and the walls on the lakeside of the lake could perhaps be increased slightly. Gregory Gustafson stated he understands what the Council has said and that it was not his intention to change his plans midstream without the proper approval. Gustafson noted Jeffrey Gustafson did not have anything to do with the planning. Gustafson stated this situation is unfortunate and that he is more than willing to work with Staff to resolve this matter. Gustafson stated the omission of the staircase was an oversight. Murphy stated the simple answer is to remove 442 square feet of excess hardcover to get it down to what was approved. Murphy inquired whether that could be accomplished through a reduction in the driveway. Chris stated a considerable number of boulders would need to be removed. • Gregory Gustafson stated the builder was not aware that only 60 percent of the wall had to be filled and that some of that fill could be removed. 0 Murphy recommended Staff be directed to work with the applicant to reduce the hardcover as much as possible to comply with the hardcover that was originally approved. White stated if Staff is unable to resolve this situation, the matter could be brought back before the Council. Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, Application #05 -3076, 1280 Spruce Place, to direct Staff to work with the applicant to reduce the hardcover as much as possible to "comply with the hardcover that was originally approved in Resolution 5282. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. 5. #05 -3141 GRADING PLAN REVIEW — 4203 NORTH SHORE DRIVE Jeffrey Gustafson, Contractor, and Chris, Superior Design, were present. Curtis stated this property received approvals in September 2005 for lot area and lot width variances and a conditional use permit to allow approximately 770 cubic yards of grading within the area between the 75 -foot setback to the street. At the time of the final inspections, Bruce Vang, Orono's building inspector, noted that the finished site grading did not match the grading plan submitted for variance and conditional use permit. 0 PAGE 6