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, MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> February 9,2015 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (6. #14-3707 AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT: ADD LANGUAGE TO 78-1405 NON- <br /> ENCROACHMENTS SECTION REGARDING RETAINING WALLS—SECOND REVIEW <br /> continued) <br /> McMillan stated in her view there are a few separate issues to deal with and they include the right-of-way, <br /> property lines,possibly reducing the setback to two to three feet,and a limited height for a planter wall or <br /> retaining wall. McMillan indicated she is inclined to allow a structure less than two feet in height to be <br /> located two to three feet from the property line. <br /> Printup stated as long as it does not impact the runoff to the neighbor's property. <br /> Walsh noted that is akeady covered in an existing City Ordinance. <br /> McMillan stated in her view it does not hurt to explain that in the new City Ordinance as well. <br /> Gaffron noted Staff does not know what people are doing if they aze not required to obtain a permit for <br /> something, such as a fence. Gaffron asked whether someone should obtain a permit for something that <br /> meets these standards. Gaffron indicated he is okay with the idea that a person can do certain things <br /> without a permit,but that there should be a threshold set for when an administrative permit is required or <br /> a variance. <br /> Walsh stated it could also impact hardcover. <br /> Gaffron stated that is correct. Gaffron stated the amount of fill or grading should also be considered. <br /> Mattick stated the City wants to be accommodating but that something as simple as a retaining wall could <br /> take someone over on hardcover. Mattick stated if there is no City review,the property owner may not <br /> realize that. <br /> Walsh asked if retaining walls still count towards hardcover. <br /> City Planner Curtis stated they need to be beyond the 75-foot setback. <br /> Walsh noted anything within the 0-75 foot zone would need to come before the City Council,which <br /> would cover the issue with the hardcover. <br /> Walsh stated the Planni.ng Commission approved the draft City Ordinance 6-1 and that he was in <br /> attendance at that meeting. Walsh stated in his view it is important to see someone discuss applications <br /> like this and the passion that they have when they are talking about it. Walsh stated videotaping the <br /> Planning Commission meetings would allow that. <br /> Gaffron stated Staff will draft something for the Council to review in a couple of weeks based on <br /> tonight's discussion. <br /> Levang moved,Cornick seconded,to table Application No. 14-3707,Amend Zoning Ordinance <br /> Text: Add Language to 78-1405 Non-Encroachment Section Regarding Retaining Walls. VOTE: <br /> Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 9 of 26 <br />