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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 8, 1989 ZONING FILE #1392 - EDWARDS CONTINUED • recommended approval of this application with a condition that 20 6' pine trees be planted. The applicant is requesting reconsideration of that condition, as is an adjacent property owner who submitted a letter to the City. Gaffron said that the estimated cost of the trees would be $6,000.00. Councilmember Goetten stated that she had been present for the Planning Commission review. It was her opinion that the requirement for 20 6' pine trees was a bit excessive. She said she would be in favor of allowing Mr. Edwards to work with staff to achieve a mutually agreeable amount of planting. Councilmember Nettles concurred. Another neighbor of Mr. Edwards' was present and stated that it was the general concensus ofthe neighborhood that asking Mr. Edwards to plant 20 6' pines was unnecessary. Councilmember Callahan questioned how long the filling had been occurring? Mr. Edwards said that nine years ago he was working for the company that constructed the house, and fill was brought in at that time. Callahan asked how many feet the elevation had been raised? Mr. Edwards replied that it had been raised 3' - 41. Callahan questioned why the City was not aware that filling was being done? Gaffron responded that a certain amount of filling was required around the house. There were no complaints issued to the City regarding the fill brought in after • that. Mabusth added that in addition to backfilling around the house, it was necessary to protect the septic system with a berm. She said, however, she could not account for the fill to the east side of the house. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to adopt Resolution #2632, with the omission of paragarph 7, and conditioned upon Mr. Edwards working with the City with regard to suitable plantings. Motion, Ayes =5, Nays =O, Motion passed. #1394 JACKSON WILSON 3059 FARVIEW AFTER -THE -FACT VARIANCE The applicant was not present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson, explained that Council recently approved an amendment of the original drainage easement line. Since that time, an addition was put on the house and a recent survey indicates that the addition encroaches into the wetland setback area. This discrepancy clouds the Wilson's title to the property, which they are in the process of selling. Councilmember Callahan questioned what brought this problem to staff's attention? Zoning Administrator Mabusth replied that it was brought to her attention when the new owners came forth • with title problems. The survey provided at the time the addition permit was applied for showed the 930' elevation, but did not show the drainage easement. 0