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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 14, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 15 (#07-3266 Vogue ICF Homes, Continued) Bremer commented that today’s trend and economics are driving the taller structures but that in her view the height of the structure should be restricted to two and a half stories. Bremer stated a third story with windows considerably adds to the appearance of massing. Hahn noted a number of windows were removed on the third floor. Bremer stated the runoff needs to be dealt with and that she has a concern with the deviation from the 931.5 feet, especially given the water problems in this area. White stated there are a number of options the developer could look at as far as handling the runoff, such as cisterns. Hahn stated there is a berm that has been constructed along the lake which does not allow for runoff. McMillan stated that three factors contribute to the water problems in this area: One, the low elevation; two, the high water table; and three, the size of the structures. McMillan commented that it would be impossible for the applicant to fix all the drainage issues in this neighborhood but that he does need to adequately address the drainage on this property. Charles Reid, 1400 Baldur Park Road, stated he has a number of concerns with the application, particularly with the size of the structure. Reid expressed surprise that the Planning Commission recommended approval of hardcover at over 43 percent Reid displayed pictures of the homes in the area and noted that he was required to restrict the height of his residence at 30 feet. Reid stated one of the Planning Commissioners wanted to see full drainage plans, which still have not been submitted. Reid inquired whether permits would need to be obtained to install drain tile in the 0-75 foot area. Reid stated he would also like the house to be even with his house. Turner stated what Mr. Reid has received is the drainage plan that has been submitted by the applicant. Reid stated there are a number of items missing from the plans that were discussed by Mr. Vogstrom at the Planning Commission and that the plans do not make much sense. Reid inquired how many feet this house would be in front of his house. Hahn stated it would be approximately five feet. Reid inquired whether there are any rules relating to 15 feet and the floodplain when the house is raised. Turner stated the 15 foot separation has to do with keeping the flood waters from washing away the fill that is between the house and the edge of the floodplain. The separation is not an issue in this case since the house would be constructed on pilings and not a block foundation. The flood elevation is only a foot in this case. The applicant is also required to maintain 100 year storage capacity on the property, which may be one of the reasons why they are not proposing as much fill on this lot. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 05/29/07 Approval of Council Minutes 05/14/07 [Page 15 of 27]