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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 25, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 21 PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 5. NAVARRE FEBRUARY 11 MEETING SUMMARY Gaffron noted a meeting with the Navarre area residents and business people was held on February 11, 2013, in the Orono Council Chambers, which was well attended. It was the first of a series of meetings directed at bringing the community of Navarre together to discuss concerns affecting the residents and businesses in the area and provides an opportunity to present what steps the City and County are taking to address neighborhood issues. Gaffron noted he did receive an e-mail from Jim Grube directing his staff to perform certain tasks and Staff will be looking forward to the results of that action. McMillan stated she would like the City Council to figure out what kind of technology they want to utility on the streetlights before the Council determines what type of poles should be used. McMillan stated the Council should also talk about whether drip irrigation and other items are doable. McMillan stated before the April 8th meeting she would like to have some type of idea of what should be done to the sidewalks in the area and that perhaps some photographs could be obtained to help them figure out what other issues need to be addressed. McMillan stated she would also like to touch base on the Navarre improvements at the March 25th meeting to see if any new information is available. Anderson noted she has met with the City Administrator on possible grants and the end of March is the deadline for the first grant. Anderson indicated the Council might see a recommendation from Staff to pursue that. 6. PERMIT NO. 2012-00168 - SCOTT STANDA – 3025 CASCO POINT ROAD, SURVEY REQUIREMENTS Scott Standa, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated on November 15th, the applicants submitted a zoning permit application for minor land alteration and driveway expansion. This request followed a zoning permit application request by Jay Hulbert, the neighbor to the immediate south, which involved land alterations and driveway/hardcover removals which appear to impact the Standas’ driveway. The portions of driveway to be removed connect to the Standa driveway are as indicated on the survey and aerial photo. Another portion of the Standa driveway encroaches on to the Hulbert property and runs next to the Seidel residence on 3015 Casco Point Road. The City Attorney has indicated that since the Standa driveway exists within an easement over the Seidel property, a permit application to expand the driveway and conduct grading on the Seidel property will require their authorization/signature of Mr. Standa’s application. In response to Mr. Standa’s permit application, the City Engineer provided comments and requested additional information to complete his review. In the email correspondence between Mr. Standa and Struve, Mr. Standa questions the City’s request for additional information. Rather than appearing at the council meeting and speaking during the public comments portion of the meeting, Mr. Standa has requested an appearance before the City Council to discuss the City’s survey requirements and how they may or may not be applicable to his permit request. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 03/11/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 02/25/2013 [Page 6 of 21]