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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING � <br /> Monday,June 24,2013 ' <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (4. #13-3607 BILL COFFMAN ON BEHALF OF ERVIN WACHMAN, OUTLOT B, C&D <br /> BAYVIEW FARMS 2iYD—FINAL PLAT"BAYSIDE MEADOWS"—RESOLUTIONNO. 6301, <br /> Continued) <br /> The applicants have submitted the final plans, paid the necessary fees and provided a letter of credit. The <br /> applicants will be required to sign the remaining development documents and easements prior to <br /> recording of the plat. Planning Staff and the City Attorney will continue to work with the applicant to <br /> finalize the remaining documents. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the final plat as per the attached resolution. <br /> Levang stated as it relates to the landscape plan depicted on Exhibit D, she has some concerns about the <br /> number of trees being proposed. Levang noted the City Council did discuss the landscaping previously, <br /> but in her view the plan is creating an artificial boulevard look. Levang asked how the applicant feels <br /> about that. Levang stated in her view it changes the character of that section of the roadway and that she <br /> would like to see fewer trees in that area. <br /> Curtis indicated they have met the requirements of the subdivision ordinance for landscaping within a <br /> boulevard. <br /> Mattick asked if the plan is reflective of the minimum requirements. <br /> Curtis indicated it is. <br /> Levang commented Orono typically does not have boulevards. <br /> Mattick noted if the Council would like to deviate from the ordinance, it would require a variance. <br /> Mattick indicated one option would be to scatter the trees. Mattick asked if it is required the trees be <br /> along the road. <br /> Curtis indicated there is a storm pond that does not allow for the planting of trees between the pond and <br /> the roadway. <br /> McMillan concurred that it could give the appearance of an unnatural look. McMillan stated she has <br /> noted some issues in the past with the City's Code as it relates to trees. <br /> Bill Coffman indicated they would be willing to work with Staff on relocating a few of the trees away <br /> from the boulevard. <br /> Mattick stated as it relates to the City's minimum standards, when the City Council approves the <br /> application, it will need to meet the code provisions since there is no variance application before the <br /> Council tonight. Mattick stated the applicant could work with Staff to see if they can develop a plan that <br /> would get away from a boulevard look. <br /> Coffman indicated they could stagger the trees somewhat. <br /> McMillan stated that is probably something the City should look at in their code. <br /> Levang asked whether a plan has been submitted as it relates to the buckthorn removal. <br /> Page 4 of 15 <br />