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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 8, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 8 5. #08-3388 BOYER BUILDERS ON BEHALF OF MATTHEW AND AMY HERMAN, 3825 CHERRY AVENUE, Continued Turner stated Smyth is recommending 10 feet. McMillan asked whether anything would trigger the east wetland buffer given the location of the addition being located more on the west side. Turner stated the wetland buffer is triggered for a number of reasons. In this situation it is not, mainly because the addition is split between two wetlands and each buffer requirement is triggered separately. Turner indicated less excavating is required given the fact that the house needs to be raised 18 inches. Rahn commented the proposed addition and house are not that large and concurred that it would not be possible to relocate the addition in a better location. Turner stated the buffer of 16.5 feet is more of the absorption area and the 20-foot buffer setback is considered more of a firebreak and also provides for some separation from the actual wetland buffer. Carl Smith, Boyer Builders, stated it was difficult to locate the addition given the building setbacks and the lake setback. Following subsequent surveys, it was discovered there was a wetland on the west side as well, which impacted their plan. They attempted to reconfigure the plan to try to mitigate the amount of soil disturbance, to avoid the setback buffer, and to minimize the footprint of the addition as much as possible. Smith commented this was a difficult lot to work with. McMillan asked whether the applicant is okay with the improved buffer. Amy Herman stated she is. Rahn asked whether she is also okay with removing the shed. Amy Herman stated they would remove the shed. White commented this lot is similar to a lakeshore lot and concurred that this is a difficult lot to work with. White stated the City has to be strict with hardcover, particularly on a lakeshore lot, to help protect the lake and wetlands. Murphy stated in this type of situation as it relates to the driveway, he would like the applicants to consider utilizing a pervious mixture of materials to help with the runoff. Rahn moved, Murphy seconded, Application #08-3388, Boyer Builders on behalf of Matthew and Amy Herman, 3825, Cherry Avenue, to direct Staff to draft an approval resolution requiring removal of the shed, a maximum hardcover of 28.4 percent, and consistent with the recommendations of Staff and John Smyth, wetland consultant. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Item #05 - CC Agenda - 01/12/09 Approval of Council Minutes 12/08/08 [Page 4 of 8]