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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 8, 2009 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 4 of 12 (3. #09-3395 GEORGE N. BAGLEY ON BEHALF OF RALPH COLT BAGLEY ESTATE, 1105 FERNDALE ROAD WEST, Continued) Murphy stated it is difficult to tell the exact condition of the foundation until the existing house is razed and that he would like to make it clear to the applicants that this application is only being approved subject to the foundation being in good condition. Murphy noted the Planning Commission has become fairly consistent in recommending that permeable surfaces be utilized. Murphy asked whether the City has a standard for what constitutes permeable. Turner indicated the permeable materials was a recommendation of Planning Staff and that in the cases where a hardcover variance is necessary, Staff felt it would be feasible to recommend a permeable type of installation be utilized. Turner noted this property is located within the 0-75 foot zone and that Staff was attempting to limit the impact of hardcover on the lake wherever possible. Murphy recommended that the City Council discuss the use of permeable materials at a work session in the near future in order to come up with some guidelines and procedures to ensure that appropriate materials are utilized and installed correctly. Bremer noted the letter concerning the foundation has been certified by the engineer. Turner pointed out the letter does state the engineer visited the property and that a portion of the foundation will need to be raised out of the floodplain, which was brought to the attention of the engineer by Staff. Bremer asked whether a portion of the foundation was constructed in 1979. Turner noted the house was constructed in approximately 1951 and the crawl space consists of a cement floor, is in good condition, and is not utilized for storage. In 1979 the sun room and screen porch area was added. White stated in his opinion the Planning Commission did a good job reviewing the application and that he is in agreement with the recommendations. Mattick pointed out the property owner, by adding a second story, is expanding the structure, which is the reason the application needed to come before the council. White asked if the City Engineer would be verifying that the driveway will not be lower than 930.5. Kellogg indicated that would normally be the responsibility of the building inspector. Turner noted there is a requirement for an as-built survey and that Staff will be requiring that the elevation of the driveway be depicted on the survey. Turner stated the landscape plan is attached to the resolution as Exhibit F, which does include a list of the trees that will be removed, retained, and proposed new plantings. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 06/22/09 Approval of Council Minutes 06/08/09 [Page 4 of 12]