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MINUTES OF THE , <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,January 12,2015 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (3. 2325 GLENDALE COVE—ENCROACHMENT ISSUE continued) <br /> Mr.Hoehn stated the lot does offer some seclusion with the wetlands and that they want to go out of their <br /> way to make sure that it is preserved. Hoehn indicated the part of the wall that is in the wetland buffer is <br /> the very tip of the concrete pad and the rest is in the buffer replacement area,which is land that was <br /> designated by the developer. <br /> Levang asked how amenable they are to removing the fire pit. <br /> Mr. Hoehn stated they were working within a certain boundary and that there was a substantial cost to <br /> that structure. Hoehn stated there are probably two rocks that are in the wetland buffer itself. Hoehn <br /> noted according to City ordinances,the buffer is now at 35 feet but at the time they purchased the <br /> property,their title documents reflect 25 feet. Hoehn stated he measured from the boundary stake for the <br /> wetland boundary and the closest rock encroaches by roughly 2.5 feet. <br /> Walsh stated he appreciates all the documentation that has been submitted and that it is very obvious that <br /> they were proactive. Walsh stated it appears the Watershed District failed to mention that they need to <br /> follow up with Orono. Wa1sh stated given the different layers of regulations, it can become confusing. <br /> Walsh stated if the Watershed District agrees to whatever form of buffer replacement or are willing to <br /> compromise,he would be fine with that. Walsh stated he would rather have citizens who are attempting <br /> to be proactive up front rather than citizens who do not make that attempt. <br /> Mr. Hoehn stated the Watershed District inspected the property twice and that they had every opportunity <br /> to post the boundary or provide a map showing the location of the wetland. Hoehn stated the heartache <br /> comes from having to remove something that you paid for while working under the direction of what they <br /> thought was the appropriate agency. <br /> McMillan asked if they have a final agreement with the Watershed District. <br /> Mr. Hoehn stated nothing has been finalized at this point and that they basically received a letter outlining <br /> the meeting they had previously. <br /> Curtis stated the letter is included in the Council's packet and indicates that the Watershed District would <br /> like the buffer area to be native grasses. <br /> McMillan stated there are two buffers here,the regular wetland buffer and the buffer replacement area. <br /> McMillan noted the buffer replacement area replaces wetland that was filled on another lot,which is <br /> tough for these property owners since they lose some of their back yard. <br /> Mr.Hoehn noted the wall has a very minimal impact to the wetland buffer. <br /> McMillan stated she was wondering whether there is a final agreement with the Watershed District about <br /> what will be planted and the location of the buffer. <br /> Mr. Hoehn stated the black line is the wall. <br /> Page 6 of 19 <br />