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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 14, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 14 of 19 (7. #14-3674 LORI GHERARDI ON BEHALF OF WOLVERTON PLACE, LLC – 4570 WOLVERTON PLACE – CONSERVATION EASEMENT VACATION, Continued) Curtis indicated she would forward the draft resolution to Mr. Stephenson so he can review it prior to the next City Council meeting. Gaffron stated he would also be happy to sit down with the applicant and work through the numbers. Printup asked if he is okay with the vacation request. Stephenson stated he is and that he just has a problem with the fee reimbursement. Mattick stated the approval of the vacation should be conditioned upon the fee reimbursement. Levang moved, Anderson seconded, Application No. 14-3674, Lori Gherardi on behalf of Waterton Place, LLC, 4570 Wolverton Place, to direct Staff to draft a resolution approving the vacation of the conservation easement located at 4570 Wolverton Place, subject to $4,820 being reimbursed to the City. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 8. JOSEPH CHURCH – 4440 FOREST LAKE LANDING – ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT Curtis stated the applicant approached the City in June of 2013 with a request for permission to conduct some maintenance improvements and minor changes to the driveway and sidewalk access to his property which are located entirely within the City right-of-way. At that time the applicant was requesting approval to expand the driveway and reconstruct the stairs and sidewalk that access the home. The applicant indicated that he would be agreeable to the future removal of the deck/patio and also entering into an encroachment agreement. The applicant was instructed to provide a plan for the desired improvements. Curtis stated since that time, the applicant has provided a survey for the property and has revised his request. At the present time the applicant is not requesting approval for any expansion of hardcover but is proposing to rebuild the stairs and sidewalk and driveway in the same footprint as existing. In addition, he intends to re-grade the side yard so that the retaining walls on the east side of the driveway can be removed. The lower grading would allow for two vehicles to park in the driveway and accommodate the vehicle doors opening without actually enlarging the driveway footprint. The driveway would be replaced in-kind. Curtis noted the stairs, deck and retaining walls under the deck would remain at this time. The applicant is amenable to re-evaluation and removal of the deck at a later date. However, the driveway and sidewalk projects have a higher priority as the failing driveway, sidewalk and stairs are causing water to enter the home. Curtis noted that Planning Staff and the City’s Consulting Engineer, Brian Simmons, have visited the site to review the proposed work. Technically a permit does not apply as the work will be conducted within the City right-of-way, but an encroachment agreement, erosion control escrow and plan will be required. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 07/28/2014 Approval of Council Minutes 07/14/2014 [Page 14 of 19]