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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 12,1998 • ( #5 - #2275 Ted and Myrna Wolf - Continued) Jabbour explained that the City had to make a determination of what will occur when the City is fully developed and how this should apply to applications. It was determined that there were about 700 lots yet undeveloped resulting in a impact cost to parks of $4,900 a lot based on today's money. Determination still is required to base the fee off of future dollars. The 8% fee would have to be based on an average lot size which is difficult due to the differences in land found in Orono. Peterson concurred with the use of the fee as outlined. Flint moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Resolution No. 4017 with the reduction in park dedication fee to $4,900 based on the study of park dedication. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Goetten. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Jabbour reported receiving negative comments regarding the service provided by Triax Cable Company. Residents have indicated the company is not responding to problems and are behind in providing services. Jabbour asked that this be considered when the contract is renegotiated. He felt the problems should be discussed with the cable commission. Jabbour said Mr. Pesak, an • Orono resident, has volunteered to assist in negotiating the franchise renewal with Triax. Jabbour reported that he is attempting to gain an understanding with the MCWD regarding the objectives of the City. He would like to see discussions held regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan, and specifically, the 5 -acre dry buildable, and the impact on the Watershed if the criteria is not upheld. Goetten referenced the letter received from Carl Johnson regarding the new building on North Shore Drive. Moorse clarified what property was being discussed. The design includes a steep roof that is different from what the neighbors had expected. The surveyor also made a mistake resulting in the residence being placed farther back from the lakeshore than what was approved. However, due to the lagoon, the setbacks are reduced from what was envisioned. Moorse said he will respond to Mr. Johnson informing him of the chronology of the application. Jabbour said he spoke with Mrs. Johnson and informed her that the residence met the height standards. He suggested the City consider an average height standard. Jabbour said, while the house may be over - ambitious for the lot, the Planning Commission had to make a choice between more hardcover or the height of the residence. He indicated the neighbor was at the first meeting where the application was discussed but did not attend any further meetings where it was discussed. 0 16