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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JUNE 28, 1999 <br />( #2497 Gail Briner, Continued) <br />almost 23 years. <br />Gaffron stated the hardcover ordinance went into effect in 1975 and has evolved over the years, <br />noting that in the 1980s, the City Council declared that fabric and plastic underlayment should be <br />considered as hardcover and should be removed. <br />Sansevere inquired whether this could be grandfathered in. <br />Gaffon stated that whenever an application is submitted and the Applicant is over the limit on <br />hardcover, they are requested to remove the plastic underlayment as a condition of approval in an <br />effort to reduce hardcover. <br />Sandra Smith, Planning Commission Representative, stated this item was discussed at the Planning <br />Commission meeting in an effort to reduce overall hardcover on the property. <br />Briner stated the plastic was originally put down to prevent water from coming into her basement, <br />noting that some excavation and minor grading has been done around the foundation in an effort to <br />control the water drainage problems. Briner inquired whether the rock also needs to be removed <br />around the house. <br />U <br />Mayor Jabbour stated it is the City's position every time an application is submitted to try to make • <br />the property as conforming as possible. <br />Gaffron stated the Planning Commission recommended that all plastic and rock from under the <br />deck be removed, noting that the rock around the house can remain, provided the plastic is removed. <br />Gaffron stated the issue regarding water drainage problems was not discussed at the Planning <br />Commission level. <br />Mayor Jabbour inquired whether the City Council should vote on this application tonight. <br />Briner indicated yes. <br />Flint moved, Peterson seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4315, a <br />Resolution Granting Variances to Permit Construction of a Deck and to Allow Hardcover <br />in the 0 -75' Lakeshore Setback Area, for property located at 1760 Shadywood Road. <br />VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />This item follows the Engineer Report. <br />ENGINEER REPORT • <br />Page 16 <br />