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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 o'clock p.m. (4. #12 -3546 TODD HOLMERS ONBEHALF OFMAPLE PLACE, LLC,1545 MAPLE PLACE, Continued) Each lot is 9,000 square feet in area and is allowed up to 1,500 square feet of structural coverage per City Code. It should be noted that the conceptual building pads depicted on Exhibit C exceed the 1,500 square foot structural coverage limit. The oversize pads were shown for grading purposes and to assure accommodation for varying shapes of potential 1,500 square foot home footprints. The City Council should discuss whether they want to establish a new existing grade for any of the lots. At the March 19th Planning Commission meeting, a neighbor who lives directly east of the project site expressed concerns regarding potential parking issues for so many homes at this location and the fact that there is no parking along North Shore Drive. People who come to use the beach at the north end of Maple Place park on Maple Place, as there is little or no parking at the beach. It was also noted that the west side of Maple Place is posted no car - trailer parking. The neighbor also expressed concern about screening or buffering of these homes. Gaffron noted there is no requirement in :the City's codes that these homes need to be screened or buffered. The City has received a letter from Paul Taylor of 3883 Cherry Avenue in opposition to approvals that would allow construction on the seven lots. n U Gaffron noted the applicants are considering installation of a municipal water system extension to serve • these seven lots,: which would potentially extend up Minnie Avenue. The applicants have met with Staff, City Engineer, and the City Attorney to discuss procedures and parameters for such an extension, which would be brought forward to Council at a future date. On March 196', the Planning Commission voted 6 -0 to recommend approval of the application as revised, subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer. Given the level of neighborhood interest and apparent opposition generated by this seven lot grading proposal, Staff suggests the Council may wish to re -visit the standards for issuance of a CUP and determine whether these standards are met. If so, approval of the CUP per the draft resolution would be warranted. Rahn asked if each of the lots is less than 10,000 square feet. Gaffron indicated the lots are 50'x 180' and consist of approximately 9,000 square feet. Rahn asked if the 1,500 footprint includes a deck. Gaffron indicated the 1,500 square feet is an allowance for lots that are less than 10,000 square feet. It would include decks that have a railing six feet above grade, covered entryways, and other factors. The City Council will need to look at what is considered structural coverage. McMillan asked if they are also required to keep hardcover under 25 percent. Gaffron indicated they are required to keep the hardcover below 25 percent for the entire lot. • Page 4 of 16