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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 10, 2010 •7:00'o `clock p.m. (9. FOREST ARMS CO UNTRY CL UB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (FACCHA) 2010 JOINT USE DOCK LICENSE, Continued) Franchot asked if there is anything on the property that a new survey would be required to show. Curtis indicated she does not know exactly what is on the property, which is the reason for the request for a new survey. Barrett noted someone from the City has been out there recently to inspect the property. Bremer commented she understands the financial aspect of obtaining a survey but that it is less of an expensive process if you bring in an existing survey to the surveyor and they just update the survey. Barrett stated the survey requirements include elevations and other things, which are not needed for this license. If the fire pit is the issue, he would be willing to remove it. Curtis indicated it is not simply the fire pit. Curtis stated Staff would like to know exactly what is on the property should any improvements be made in the future. Barrett asked if the city does an annual inspection prior to the application being approved. Curtis stated they inspect the property based on the information that is submitted and that they have . reviewed aerial photographs to see whether any changes have been made to the property. Staff periodically performs site visits and takes photographs. There currently is canoe storage in an area that is becoming wetland. Barrett stated the canoe storage is up against a neighbor's house and that there is a question where the delta is based on a conversation with the City Engineer. The delta is increasing in size due to a sediment pipe. Murphy stated the question regarding the cost still has not been answered. Barrett stated in his view it is not necessarily the cost of the new survey but the changing regulations. Barrett reiterated that the current survey is accurate. Murphy commented he understands the position of Mr. Barrett but that Staff's position is they would like verification the survey is accurate. Curtis stated they would like a record of what is currently there. White suggested that the City allow the association one additional year to obtain a new survey prior to submitting their application. The City does need a base line for their records and that it would not be a difficult task to update the current survey. Barrett stated he would be willing to accept that. . McMillan noted no hardcover is allowed in the 0 -75 foot zone and asked whether the canoe rack has been grandfathered in. Page 9of17