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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 23, 2012 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 16 (4. #12-3546 TODD HOLMERS ON BEHALF OF MAPLE PLACE, LLC, 1545 MAPLE PLACE, Continued) Rahn commented the City is attempting to manage this as a PUD when it is really single lots. Rahn stated it would be nice to have some type of elevation drawing for each lot. Rahn asked whether they would be able to construct at that elevation. Gaffron indicated they would be. Rahn asked whether the 2-1/2 story limit will be verified on each building permit. Gaffron indicated it will be and that the question is whether they will be starting from the new existing grade or the current existing grade. McMillan commented not having a second floor will impact the square footage of the house and that some people do not consider a basement livable space. Holmers stated given the drainage improvements they will be making, the neighborhood will not flood like it has in the past. McMillan noted this is a difficult site to develop since it is located at a low point in the neighborhood. Holmers indicated they are above the water table with the basements and that the existing house has had a dry basement for the past 45 years. Franchot asked how the raised pads for the homes relate to the drainage. Holmers stated the drainage would flow between Lots 7 and 8. Martini stated the stormwater management is part of the requirement for the fill. The drainage is designed to let the runoff drain away slowly, which will help alleviate some of the downstream flooding issues. Franchot asked the real question for the City Council is what will be defined as the base elevation for measuring the height of the house. Franchot commented it sounds like the actual landscaping needs to be done in order to correct the runoff. Martini stated the way the comprehensive grading plan is put together, that is correct. Martini indicated part of the elevation is to help maintain a proper cushion between the high water level and the low points. Rahn asked when defining the height of each house, whether it will be based on the existing grade. Gaffron stated that Staff is looking for Council direction on what will be defined as the base elevation. As proposed, they will be establishing a new grade at a higher level, which would enable them to have higher homes at the north end. Rahn asked if there is a drainage plan that would work if the existing grade is raised. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 05/14/2012 Approval of Council Minutes 04/23/2012 [Page 9 of 16]