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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 1996 ( #7 - #2183 Charles Kramer - Continued) The conservation easement was explained to Kramer b Radio noting it would bind • p Y Kramer and future owners to prevent any degradation of the property. Kramer indicated that it was his intent to protect the property. Mabusth said the easement does not say that the applicant is unable to do anything but only requires the property owner to come before the City prior to making any changes. The conservation easement would be filed against the chain of title of his homestead property. Kelley commented that the request was putting the applicant in a difficult position and asked if Kramer would like the application to be tabled to allow him time to consider the easement. Kramer indicated that he preferred to move forward on the application as it was in his plans to perform the work indicated as soon as possible. Jabbour suggested that the CUP be granted and asked the applicant to work with Staff on placing a conservation easement on the property. It was noted that there are no easements on the property at this time, and the recommendation of the conservation easement is voluntary and does not affect the plans as proposed_ Jabbour informed Kramer that he sees the philosophy of the City and of Kramer as being the same and noted that if Kramer would like to see the property saved in the future, he should work with Staff on the conservation easement. Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to adopt Resolution #3801. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. It was noted that while the applicant is not bound to a conservation easement at this time, • he is bound by the conditions within the resolution. ( #8) #2184 BRIAN CARRINGTON, 1920 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION #3802 The applicant was present. Mabusth reported that the application involves a 3.3 acre rural property located on the north side of CoRd 6, the old Wolsfeld residence. The applicant proposes to construct a new residence and the old 20'x25' residence, constructed in 1910, would become an accessory structure. Because the old residence is placed in front of the proposed new residence, the application requires a variance. The residence is 115' from the street lot line. Mabusth indicated that all plumbing and plumbing fixtures will be removed. The heat fixtures will remain to heat the structure for use as a workshop as well as storage. The City is asking that a restrictive covenant be placed on the structure to indicate that it will not be used as a guest house. Mabusth indicated that such a covenant has been used in the past and was drafted by the City Attorney. Goetten was informed by Carrington that the structure would be for personal use only.