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, <br /> MINUTES OF THE ' <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,July 8,2013 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (5. #13-3604 ESKUCHE ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OFNEIL AND BARBARA GOODWIN, <br /> 2975 CASCO POINT ROAD, VARIANCES—PUBLIC HEARING, Continued) <br /> Goodwin indicated they will utilize the existing soil to create a more gradual slope. Goodwin noted the <br /> larger tree by the boathouse will be left but the buckthorn, smaller trees, and underbrush will be removed. <br /> Native grasses, shrubs and other trees will then be planted in that area. <br /> McMillan stated she had a concern that there was going to be clear cutting on the lot. <br /> Goodwin stated they want to retain the retaining walls, make the area more natural, and improve the <br /> drainage. <br /> Printup commented he was happy to see the applicant reduce the hardcover consistent with the Planning <br /> Commission's recommendations. <br /> McMillan stated the City prefers to keep the natural look as much as possible. <br /> Bremer commented the plan is a huge improvement over what is currently there and that it takes into <br /> account the neighbors' concerns with the drainage. <br /> Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Mayor McMillan closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. <br /> Anderson moved,Printup seconded,to approve Application#13-3604,Eskuche Associates on <br /> behalf of Neil and Barbara Goodwin,2975 Casco Point Road,and direct Staff to draft an approval <br /> resolution granting an average lakeshore setback variance and a conditional use permit. VOTE: <br /> Ayes 5,Nays 0 <br /> 6. #13-3610 CITY OF ORONO,AMEND SECTION 78-72,LOTS OF RECORD— <br /> ORDINANCE NO. 108 AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 109 <br /> Gaffron stated the proposed ordinance is intended to amend the City's section on nonconforming lots of <br /> record and to clarify that Section 78-72(B)applies just to non-shoreland properties. Gaffron noted <br /> Section 78-72(C)applies just to shoreland properties. The ordinance amendment clarifies the term R <br /> District,which was presumed to mean all residential districts, and also clarifies the difference between the <br /> R District,the LR District,and the RR District. <br /> McMillan noted as it relates to Page 2, Section 3, it reads the lot area and lot width of each lot should <br /> meet at least 50 percent of the district standard. McMillan noted at one time it used to be 80 percent and <br /> asked whether that has been changed recently to 50 percent of the district standard. <br /> Page 4 of 13 <br />