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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 12, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ (4. #06-3231 WILLIAM S. DAMPIER, 3550 IVY PLACE, Continued) Dampier stated he commenced work when he was authorized to do so by the building inspector and that in his opinion he has not intentionally defied anybody at the City and that he has followed the verbal instructions that he received. Dampier stated he has submitted a signed statement by Austin Dick, who has assisted him in the construction of his house. Murphy inquired whether there was a variance granted to do the work that was completed. Dampier stated he is attempting to relay the facts as they happened and that when he spoke to the building official in April, the bow and cantilever areas were reflected on his plans and the building inspector reviewed his plans. In June verbal permission by the building inspector was given to proceed forward. McMillan pointed out the drawing is different than what was submitted in 2000 and asked why the drawing was changed. Dampier stated he would address that issue. Dampier distributed documentation regarding his application dating back to 1998. Dampier stated he received permission by Planner Bottenberg to construct a portion of the house in 1998 as long as he stayed below 40 percent hardcover and that he would not have to conform to the new construction rules, which included the 15 percent structural coverage limit. Dampier stated a year later he was told by Planner Gaffron that he exceeded the 15 percent and that he would not be allowed to proceed forward with construction. Dampier stated at the time he purchased the property, the house exceeded 15 percent. In May of 2000, a meeting was held with Oman and Gaffron, and Dampier stated he was told that he would probably have to replace the rest of the house given the condition of it and that he was requested to submit plans showing the replacement of those sections. Dampier stated at that meeting he drew a line on the deck showing the area that he would be constructing up to and he was told by Planner Gaffron that it would not be approved. Dampier stated Gaffron then drew a second line, which was a compromise. Gaffron was asked at that time whether he would be able to construct even with the front of the building and he was told that Planner Gaffron would recommend approval of the project if it was constructed as it was discussed. Dampier stated it was his understanding that they had agreed he could construct the bow on the house to the line drawn by Gaffron and that he started construction on Labor Day, 2001, after he was granted another building permit. Dampier stated at that point Lyle Oman did not say anything about the project. Dampier stated in April 2005, Oman granted him verbal permission to proceed with another portion of the project but he was later told in July that he would need to stop work. McMillan inquired whether there is a site plan with the resolution that was adopted in 2000. Gaffron stated there is a drawing that is part of the resolution. Murphy noted they do have the drawing included within their packets. PAGE 3 of 14 Item #04 - CC Agenda 02/26/07 Approval of Meeting Minutes February 12, 2007 [Page 3 of 14]