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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 12, 1999 <br />( #5) #2492 RICK AND GAIL L UZAICH, 2490 OLD BEACH ROAD - VARIANCE AND • <br />CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Continued <br />reviewed. The other members of the Planning Commission felt it was important to expedite <br />the process. <br />Sansevere asked if Weinberger had any idea from Dr. Bedker how many trees he wanted to <br />see in the middle of the property and along the shoreline. <br />Weinberger said that according to the appraisal value, the plan is approximately 10 trees short; <br />however, Dr. Bedker felt the goals could be accomplished by fewer trees, three or four at the <br />top of the hill and a couple of trees toward the bottom of the hill. <br />Luzaich stated his reasons for removing the trees. He said the trees were storm damaged and <br />there was dead fall. He said he should have applied for a permit, but he did not. He feels this <br />plan is appropriate and fits the neighborhood. <br />Jabbour said the plan does not fit the Comprehensive Plan for a natural- looking environment. <br />Luzaich said he objects to paying for retaining Dr. Bedker. He said this is the third plan he has <br />submitted and he has tried to work with the City staff. He pointed out that in front of the <br />residence there are another two acres of land containing approximately 1,100 trees. <br />Jabbour said he concurs with the Ci ty forester's recommendations. Jabbour said he feels that • <br />4 -6" trees could be planted. He would like the neighbors consulted so their view of the lake is <br />not cut off. He said his primary concern is to revegetate the hill and bring it back as much as <br />possible. <br />Sansevere asked if Luzaich would object to putting trees in the middle of the property and <br />along the lakeshore. <br />Luzaich said he does not want to put trees in the middle of the property and along the <br />lakeshore because he would not be able to see the lake. <br />Sansevere pointed out that the photographs of the neighboring properties show trees in the <br />middle of the property and along the lakeshore. <br />Kelley referred to the memo from Dr. Bedker, page 2, comment 2, which states that it is not <br />reasonable or practical to transplant large trees as part of this restoration. Kelley asked why <br />Dr. Bedker came to that conclusion and if it was because of money. <br />Weinberger said the main reason is that Dr. Bedker is dealing with the $48,000 for <br />restoration, but he also felt that often smaller trees will survive better and surpass the growth <br />of larger trees. • <br />Page 12 <br />