Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,February 23,2015 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) <br /> Anderst stated in his view it does not make sense that someone should be penalized for owning a piece of <br /> property simply because the City does not have records. <br /> Council Member Cornick asked if the Metropolitan Council has said what they will do once they receive <br /> the letter. <br /> Anderst stated they have not and that he is merely asked for an affidavit stating what was in there. <br /> Levang asked if there is any other documentation that the book contains or that the author might have. <br /> Anderst indicated he just has what is in the book. <br /> Levang stated the author may have information her files that would be helpful and that he may want to <br /> consider getting in touch with her. <br /> Anderst stated the book has dates and pictures. Anderst stated at that time everybody was required to <br /> hook up to the sewer line. <br /> Walsh asked if the City has any issues with why they should not do something like that. <br /> Gaffron stated he does not see any issues with it but that he is not sure what value it would have. <br /> Loftus stated the City typically will verify something based on their records but that they could perhaps <br /> phrase the affidavit very generically. <br /> McMillan asked if the Metropolitan Council is saying that because this is a bar and restaurant that he is <br /> incurring more SAC charges than a beauty salon. <br /> Anderst stated he did not understand it to be that way either but that he needs to prove there were a hair <br /> salon and a laundromat in the building,both of which used water. <br /> Gaffron requested Mr.Anderst contact him this week in order to put something together. <br /> PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT <br /> 3. #15-3707—AMEND SECTION 78-1405(a)(5) CLARIFY RETAINING WALL AND <br /> LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE SETBACKS—ORDINANCE NO. 139 <br /> Gaffron stated the City Council reviewed a brief draft ordinance at their February 9,2015 meeting and <br /> had a number of questions that have been addressed on Page 2 of StafPs memorandum. Gaffron stated <br /> the questions primarily related to the level of construction of low retaining walls or planter beds and <br /> whether a person should be required to obtain a building permit. <br /> Page 3 of 18 <br />