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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 8, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 13 (5. #13-3604 ESKUCHE ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF NEIL AND BARBARA GOODWIN, 2975 CASCO POINT ROAD, VARIANCES – PUBLIC HEARING, Continued) Goodwin indicated they will utilize the existing soil to create a more gradual slope. Goodwin noted the larger tree by the boathouse will be left but the buckthorn, smaller trees, and underbrush will be removed. Native grasses, shrubs and other trees will then be planted in that area. McMillan stated she had a concern that there was going to be clear cutting on the lot. Goodwin stated they want to retain the retaining walls, make the area more natural, and improve the drainage. Printup commented he was happy to see the applicant reduce the hardcover consistent with the Planning Commission’s recommendations. McMillan stated the City prefers to keep the natural look as much as possible. Bremer commented the plan is a huge improvement over what is currently there and that it takes into account the neighbors’ concerns with the drainage. Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Mayor McMillan closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Anderson moved, Printup seconded, to approve Application #13-3604, Eskuche Associates on behalf of Neil and Barbara Goodwin, 2975 Casco Point Road, and direct Staff to draft an approval resolution granting an average lakeshore setback variance and a conditional use permit. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0 6. #13-3610 CITY OF ORONO, AMEND SECTION 78-72, LOTS OF RECORD – ORDINANCE NO. 108 AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 109 Gaffron stated the proposed ordinance is intended to amend the City’s section on nonconforming lots of record and to clarify that Section 78-72(B) applies just to non-shoreland properties. Gaffron noted Section 78-72(C) applies just to shoreland properties. The ordinance amendment clarifies the term R District, which was presumed to mean all residential districts, and also clarifies the difference between the R District, the LR District, and the RR District. McMillan noted as it relates to Page 2, Section 3, it reads the lot area and lot width of each lot should meet at least 50 percent of the district standard. McMillan noted at one time it used to be 80 percent and asked whether that has been changed recently to 50 percent of the district standard. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 07/22/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 07/08/2013 [Page 4 of 13]