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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCII,MEETING <br /> Monday,Apri19,2007 <br /> '1:Od o'clock p.m. <br /> (I4. #07-327I Ji1DSONM.DAYTON,82S OLD CRYSTAL BAYROAD SUUTH, Cot:tinued} <br /> vehicle access. Basically the property will remai.n as is and that one lot would be sold off at sorne point <br /> . in the future. <br /> VJinston indicated they are fine with the required setbacks and that the layout of the lots attempt to <br /> accoinmodate the topography and ixees as much as possible. Winston stated there may be a setback <br /> variance necessary in order to preserve some of the trees. • <br /> Murphy inquired why it is necessary to add a fourth lot <br /> Dayton stated he has recently been divorced aud that the addition of the fourth Iot gives his ex-wife and <br /> himself some flexibility and would allow him to sta.y on the property. Dayton stated it is possible that <br /> he would purchase the fourth lot ui the£uture. <br /> Murphy inquired whether the applicant would be willing to have the City's conservation consultants <br /> Iook at the property and offer some suggestions. <br /> Winston stated they would be willing to allow that. <br /> Dayton stated given the input&om the Planning Coinnzission and St�aff,they were able to work out most <br /> of the setback issues. Dayton stated it was suggested at the Planning Commission meeting that a portion <br /> of the barn be removed but that they would like to preserve the entire barn given its age and excellent <br /> conditio� Dayton stated they would also like to retain some of the other accessory struchues. ' <br /> White inquired why the lot Iine could not be moved slightly as it nears the lake on Lofs 1 and 2. <br /> Dayton pointed out that there is an existing road that once serviced the old cabin and that the location of <br /> the lot lines are in the most logical locations given the service road and the topography. <br /> Winston stated they aze willing to work with Staff on that issue and that the surveyor did attempt to <br /> dra.w the lines to accommodate the trees and other topography. <br /> Dayton noted there are also several restrictive covenants ou the lots,which restricts them in some <br /> respects. <br /> McMillan stated'm her view the back lot issue does not need to be enforced due to the uniqueness of the <br /> sifie and the fact that tlie applicant would be preserving the property basically as is for a period of time. <br /> Bremer commented the property is very unique and worth preserving and that she is glad the applicant <br /> is willing to work with the conservation consultant, Bremer stated she would prefer to see coi�fomung <br /> lots and encouraged the applicant to work wifh Staff. Bremer stated it would help her visuaiize tlie lots <br /> if the survey outlined the location of the trees and depicted the topography. <br /> Bremer stated the City does not need to impose a park dedication fee at this time and tUat the City can <br /> collect those fees at the time the lots are deveIoped. <br /> Wlute noted tlie City would not be constnicting a trail on the west side of OId Crystal Bay Road since <br /> there is already an existing hail on the east side of the road. <br /> PAGE 14 of 22 <br />