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' MINUTES OF THE <br /> � ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,August 26,2013 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (9. WETLAND DELINEATIONS CODE INTERPRETATION, Continued) <br /> McMillan commented she is not familiar with the banking system and that it is likely something to do <br /> with the developer. <br /> Gaffron noted Orono's Code does not address the issue of wetland banking. Wetland banking has been <br /> used in various projects in the City so it is not prohibited and the City might entertain it depending on the <br /> project. <br /> Struve stated there is a process to bank wetlands but a person would need to go through BWSR. Struve <br /> indicated he is not knowledgeable of the exact requirements and that he would have to look at what was <br /> required as part of the Willow View development. Struve noted it would not be a City process but would <br /> be through BWSR. <br /> McMillan asked if that applies to after the development. <br /> Struve stated he cannot speak on BWSR's behalf and that if Mr.Kanive would like to explore that option, <br /> he can provide that information to him. <br /> Kanive stated these lots were sold without any wetland delineations on the title and that he is attempting <br /> to work within those confines versus properties that have them clearly marked. <br /> McMillan stated she had her property delineated in 1996, and that if she did something new on her <br /> property, a new delineation would be required. <br /> Kanive stated in his view five years is not fair to the homeowners. <br /> McMillan noted that is dictated by the state board based on certain criteria. <br /> Kanive asked if Orono has any authority to change that. <br /> Mattick stated it probably would be the homeowner's best interests to know the wetland boundaries. <br /> Kanive noted his neighborhood has also experienced negative impacts from other developments and that <br /> the wetlands were expanded to twice the size to accommodate those developments. <br /> Levang moved,Anderson seconded,to direct Staff to forward the information pertaining to the use <br /> of older wetland delineations to Amy Hubbard,945 Willow View Drive. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 15 of 21 <br />