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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, June 24, 2013 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />    Page 4 of 15   <br />(4. #13-3607 BILL COFFMAN ON BEHALF OF ERVIN WACHMAN, OUTLOT B, C & D <br />BAYVIEW FARMS 2ND – FINAL PLAT “BAYSIDE MEADOWS” – RESOLUTION NO. 6301, <br />Continued) <br /> <br />The applicants have submitted the final plans, paid the necessary fees and provided a letter of credit. The <br />applicants will be required to sign the remaining development documents and easements prior to <br />recording of the plat. Planning Staff and the City Attorney will continue to work with the applicant to <br />finalize the remaining documents. <br /> <br />Planning Staff recommends approval of the final plat as per the attached resolution. <br /> <br />Levang stated as it relates to the landscape plan depicted on Exhibit D, she has some concerns about the <br />number of trees being proposed. Levang noted the City Council did discuss the landscaping previously, <br />but in her view the plan is creating an artificial boulevard look. Levang asked how the applicant feels <br />about that. Levang stated in her view it changes the character of that section of the roadway and that she <br />would like to see fewer trees in that area. <br /> <br />Curtis indicated they have met the requirements of the subdivision ordinance for landscaping within a <br />boulevard. <br /> <br />Mattick asked if the plan is reflective of the minimum requirements. <br /> <br />Curtis indicated it is. <br /> <br />Levang commented Orono typically does not have boulevards. <br /> <br />Mattick noted if the Council would like to deviate from the ordinance, it would require a variance. <br />Mattick indicated one option would be to scatter the trees. Mattick asked if it is required the trees be <br />along the road. <br /> <br />Curtis indicated there is a storm pond that does not allow for the planting of trees between the pond and <br />the roadway. <br /> <br />McMillan concurred that it could give the appearance of an unnatural look. McMillan stated she has <br />noted some issues in the past with the City’s Code as it relates to trees. <br /> <br />Bill Coffman indicated they would be willing to work with Staff on relocating a few of the trees away <br />from the boulevard. <br /> <br />Mattick stated as it relates to the City’s minimum standards, when the City Council approves the <br />application, it will need to meet the code provisions since there is no variance application before the <br />Council tonight. Mattick stated the applicant could work with Staff to see if they can develop a plan that <br />would get away from a boulevard look. <br /> <br />Coffman indicated they could stagger the trees somewhat. <br /> <br />McMillan stated that is probably something the City should look at in their code. <br /> <br />Levang asked whether a plan has been submitted as it relates to the buckthorn removal. <br />Item #03 - CC Agenda - 07/08/2013 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 06/24/2013 <br />[Page 4 of 15]