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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, April 9, 2007 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />___________________________________________________________________________________ <br />(14. #07-3271 JUDSON M. DAYTON, 825 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD SOUTH, Continued) <br /> <br />vehicle access. Basically the property will remain as is and that one lot would be sold off at some point <br />in the future. <br /> <br />Winston indicated they are fine with the required setbacks and that the layout of the lots attempt to <br />accommodate the topography and trees as much as possible. Winston stated there may be a setback <br />variance necessary in order to preserve some of the trees. <br /> <br />Murphy inquired why it is necessary to add a fourth lot. <br /> <br />Dayton stated he has recently been divorced and that the addition of the fourth lot gives his ex-wife and <br />himself some flexibility and would allow him to stay on the property. Dayton stated it is possible that <br />he would purchase the fourth lot in the future. <br /> <br />Murphy inquired whether the applicant would be willing to have the City’s conservation consultants <br />look at the property and offer some suggestions. <br /> <br />Winston stated they would be willing to allow that. <br /> <br />Dayton stated given the input from the Planning Commission and Staff, they were able to work out most <br />of the setback issues. Dayton stated it was suggested at the Planning Commission meeting that a portion <br />of the barn be removed but that they would like to preserve the entire barn given its age and excellent <br />condition. Dayton stated they would also like to retain some of the other accessory structures. <br /> <br />White inquired why the lot line could not be moved slightly as it nears the lake on Lots 1 and 2. <br /> <br />Dayton pointed out that there is an existing road that once serviced the old cabin and that the location of <br />the lot lines are in the most logical locations given the service road and the topography. <br /> <br />Winston stated they are willing to work with Staff on that issue and that the surveyor did attempt to <br />draw the lines to accommodate the trees and other topography. <br /> <br />Dayton noted there are also several restrictive covenants on the lots, which restricts them in some <br />respects. <br /> <br />McMillan stated in her view the back lot issue does not need to be enforced due to the uniqueness of the <br />site and the fact that the applicant would be preserving the property basically as is for a period of time. <br /> <br />Bremer commented the property is very unique and worth preserving and that she is glad the applicant <br />is willing to work with the conservation consultant. Bremer stated she would prefer to see conforming <br />lots and encouraged the applicant to work with Staff. Bremer stated it would help her visualize the lots <br />if the survey outlined the location of the trees and depicted the topography. <br /> <br />Bremer stated the City does not need to impose a park dedication fee at this time and that the City can <br />collect those fees at the time the lots are developed. <br /> <br />White noted the City would not be constructing a trail on the west side of Old Crystal Bay Road since <br />there is already an existing trail on the east side of the road. <br /> <br />PAGE 14 of 22 <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 04/23/07 <br />Approval of Council Minutes From 04/09/07 [Page 14 of 22]