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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 11, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. _________________________________________________________________________ (3. #07-3266 VOGUE HOMES ON BEHALF OF KAREN AND BENJAMIN MILBRATH, 1404 BALDUR PARK ROAD, Continued) Turner stated staff wanted the Council to consider the new building plan since neither the footprint nor the hardcover had changed. Turner noted that the applicant had requested that more direction be given. Rahn expressed his surprise that the gambrel roof met the cities definition of the half story. John Vogstrom, applicant’s representative, stated that having followed the guidelines as provided by the Planning Commission, he questioned what problems persist. He indicated that based on his demo permits, and City code, the applicant is allowed 15% or 1500 sf. structural cover and 3000 sf. of hardcover, which they felt they had complied with. Although he had not attended the previous City Council meeting, Vogstrom questioned how the drainage plan could not meet the City Engineer’s approval, acknowledging that this is a difficult property with regard to drainage. He explained that, in his engineer’s estimation, the proposed 6” drain pipe following the 6” incline should be adequate. Murphy questioned the height of the proposed berms on either side of the property and believed the proposed grades of those slopes of 2:1 or 3:1 were too steep for such a narrow lot. Gaffron pointed out that the berms were more of a slight swale than berm. Kellogg interjected that 3:1 grades still show up in numerous locations throughout the property, particularly at the southwest corner where the survey arrows incorrectly display where the runoff will go. Vogstrom suggested that Kellogg meet with his engineer, Gronberg, to come up with a solution that will work. Gaffron stated that, clearly, the survey is not consistent within itself, as drainage arrows do not accurately reflect the flow of water. He requested the applicant supply the city with a larger survey to see the grades better and agreed getting the two engineers together to discuss the application would be a good start. Charles Reid, 1400 Baldur Park Road, pointed out that the previous Minutes do not accurately reflect the discussion with regard to the hardcover. As there was a home on the site when the applicant purchased the property, he questioned at what point the lot became ‘vacant’ and the previous structure, hardcover, and setback limitations became moot in the proposed calculations. In addition, Reid questioned at what point the average lakeshore setback measurement changed from being taken at the corner of his home to the corner of the deck. Reid added that the neighbor at 1412 Baldur Park Road, although he could not attend, wished to see the hardcover kept to the 25% standard. Mayor White explained that the average lakeshore setback is calculated from the two neighboring properties. _________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 3 of 12 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 06/25/07 Approval of Council Minutes 06/11/07[Page 3 of 12]