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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 1997 <br />( #7 - Hardcover Policy Resolution- Continued) • <br />Flint cited the Olsen application and suggested an additional way to address hardcover in <br />the 0 -75' setback be through Best Management Practices. The problem arises if the <br />absolute is removed and circumstances are taken into account. Flint said he is trying to <br />address the broader issue. Moorse indicated that the policy here is only addressing <br />plastic. <br />Jabbour said he feels there is no need for plastic or fabric but if a house addition is <br />desired and a hardship can be demonstrated, the applicants can be asked to offset the <br />additional structure through use of the Best Management Practices. Jabbour expressed <br />his frustration with rock and plastic being added before an application is made and then <br />used as a trade to offset the proposed structure. Jabbour said costs can also be saved in <br />surveying work by not having to calculate rock and plastic in the 0 -75' setback. The <br />applicants can then offset additional structure by other means. <br />Flint said his concern is that the ordinance is not doing what it is meant to do. Flint cited <br />the example of his own property where nothing is allowed in the 0 -75' setback of a <br />peninsula area where the entire peninsula is in the 0 -75' setback. Flint said he will <br />support this policy but would still like to review the broader issues. <br />Peterson moved, Flint seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4006 with the change as noted <br />to reflect removal of rock and plastic from the 0 -75' setback to be conducted prior to • <br />issuance of the building permit. <br />Planning Commissioner Stoddard was asked for any comment. Stoddard thought it <br />would be helpful to receive information and demonstration by landscapers regarding a <br />permeable weed barrier that could be used to keep weeds under control. While <br />understanding the importance of the 0 -75' setback, Stoddard feels the use of a geo -tech <br />fabric should be allowed for maintaining slopes when a house is located far back on the <br />property. He suggested a joint work session be held to discuss this. Jabbour noted that <br />geo -tech fabric is controversial in its benefit and feels the best solution is to leave the <br />natural vegetation. <br />Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br />Staff was informed that the Council would like to further discuss the issues. <br />(Mayor /Council Report follows item #9.) <br />E <br />