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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 14, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (6. 11 -3528 TIMOTHYAND DANIELLE KOEHLER, 4205 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, Continued) Bremer asked why there is no survey. Koehler stated they started construction in July and he was not aware they needed a permit. Originally they wanted to install permeable pavers because he knew they could not increase the amount of hardcover. Koehler indicated he asked his landscaper to design something that would not impact the hardcover. They were told that permeable pavers would be counted as hardcover so they asked about gravel and were told that gravel does not count as hardcover. They then started the landscaping project. As they got into the project, the City said the gravel would be considered hardcover and that they could not continue the work. Koehler indicated they then had a discussion with Staff on what is considered hardcover. The city then asked him to get a survey since the original survey was not accurate. Koehler noted they got the hardcover survey done and then there were some issues that were nonconforming with the original resolution, such as the retaining wall. This process has literally gone on for months. Last month they had the Planning Commission meeting and negotiated what they thought was a fair solution. Bremer asked what is the purpose of the new survey. Curtis indicated it is to verify the landscape plan, which has changed and does not match the current • survey. The City Council could limit the applicant to the amount of hardcover listed in the hardcover calculations. The current plan does not match the survey that the hardcover is based on. Koehler pointed out the little piece behind the driveway is the difference. They need to make it deep enough to back up into. Bremer stated the Council could do a maximum number. Curtis stated that is why Staff is willing to bring it forward without a formal survey. Staff is relatively confident with the hardcover numbers but that typically the Council has a final survey before approving a resolution. Koehler indicated they did attempt to have the survey completed before the Council meeting but their surveyor is out due to surgery. Franchot asked whether the approval by the Planning Commission takes into account the little piece by the driveway. Curtis indicated that it does but that it is not included on the survey. Koehler noted that little piece is on their landscape plan. Rahn asked Staff to explain the patio situation. Rahn asked if the patio will be relocated. Curtis indicated the patio will not be relocated. The patio was originally put in without a permit and that • it has become deteriorated over the years. Page 10 of 16