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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 16 (4. #12-3546 TODD HOLMERS ON BEHALF OF MAPLE PLACE, LLC, 1545 MAPLE PLACE, Continued) Gaffron stated at least 50 percent of the perimeter of the lowest floor foundation must have less than a six-foot exposure from the floor above. Gaffron stated if you look at it from the standpoint of standing on the main floor level, if you can go down more than six feet to existing grade for more than half of the existing foundation, then the lower level is considered a story. City Code allows up to two and a half stories, so someone can have a basement and two stories, which is typical on a walkout. McMillan asked if all the homes are proposed to be two stories plus a basement. Gaffron stated the applicant has not indicated otherwise and that it is Staff's assumption the building layout that was given to the City will be utilized on all of the lots. Printup noted as it relates to the revegetation requirement, Part C of the resolution talks about an escrow of $10,000. Printup asked whether the escrow would cover the revegetation and stabilization. Gaffron indicated the revegetation and stabilization is not a landscape plan but would help to ensure ground cover. The $10,000 does not necessarily cover anything else. Printup asked if that requirement would apply prior to the construction of the homes. Printup noted the lots have been clear cut. Gaffron stated the applicant has been asked numerous times to provide silt fencing and that he is not sure whether that has been erected yet at this time. Rahn indicated there is no silt fence on the site. Bremer asked if they would be able to do the grading without a conditional use permit. Gaffron stated each lot needs to be graded in conjunction with the adjoining lot and it was felt that a conditional use permit would allow them the latitude to follow a comprehensive grading plan for the entire site. Bremer asked if that is with the applicant’s agreement. Gaffron indicated it is. Mattick noted it is considered one project and that the grading would not be self-contained on each lot. Bremer asked how much each individual lot would be entitled to move without a conditional use permit. Gaffron stated they would likely be looking at the 500 cubic yards. Gaffron stated in other similar situations in the past, the City has dealt with it as a subdivision rather than individual lots. McMillan noted the land has been clear cut and that as part of this project all seven lots will be reshaped. McMillan stated when you are talking about reshaping all seven lots at one time and attempting to Item #03 - CC Agenda - 05/14/2012 Approval of Council Minutes 04/23/2012 [Page 6 of 16]