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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 8, 2010 7:00 o'clock p.m. • i (9. CITY OF ORONO — POLICY FOR JOINT USE DOCK SURVEYS, Continued) i Franchot asked why Staff is recommending an updated survey every 10 years. Franchot commented if there are no changes and Staff is inspecting the site every year, it may not be necessary to have the survey updated every 10 years. White commented he is in agreement with that recommendation. r Franchot noted the property owner could also be required to submit a new survey earlier than 10 years if there are changes and suggested Staff incorporate language that would allow some flexibility in the survey requirement. I Bremer indicated she also is in agreement with that. Franchot moved, McMillan seconded, to delete the language requiring updated surveys every 10 years from the policy, and to amend the policy to allow leeway in the requirements for a survey when deemed appropriate by Staff, and to adopt the proposed language policy for joint use dock survey requirements. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ; 10. #10 -3483 CITY OF ORONO — ZONING AMENDMENT — COLUMBARIUM — ORDINANCE NO. 79, THIRD SERIES Curtis stated at the October 25"' City Council meeting, the Council reviewed two options for the ordinance; • one which allowed a 5 -foot setback for columbaria on all properties or a 5 -foot setback from city -owned parks. The application was tabled to allow more time for Staff to research above - ground columbaria with respect to setbacks and height limitations as well as look closer into the year -round screening requirements proposed. At Council's direction, Staff has researched the issue of height, setback and screening. Staff is now proposing additional language which is attached as a draft ordinance. The new language will address height limitations, a definite setback from the street, and screening where it is deemed appropriate. The new requirements are as follows: I j 1. Columbaria will have a limitation of eight feet in height; 1 2. A 10 -foot setback would be required from property lines and from streets for all above ground columbarium elements; A 5 -foot setback would be required from property lines for any below ground columbarium elements; 4. Columbaria will have a 50 -foot setback from adjacent principal structures; 5. Appropriate levels of screening could be determined on a site by site basis with the CUP review. McMillan asked whether a 50 -foot setback is required for an in ground columbarium. • Page 8 of 13