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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 11, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. _________________________________________________________________________ 4. #07-3280/# 07-3281 VOGUE HOMES, 1348 AND 1350 REST POINT CIRCLE – VARIANCES John Vogstrom, of Vogue Homes, was present. Turner explained that the applicant requests a lot area of .33 acre when one acre is required, lot width of 67’ when 140’ is required; 29% hardcover in the 75-250’ zone when the maximum is 25%. In addition, Turner noted that more detail on the drainage plan is necessary, as well as, an updated survey for 1350 Rest Point Circle. Kellogg stated that the applicant needs to get all of the details in order before the City or Engineers can move forward on this and all applications in general. He acknowledged that more checks and balances must be in place at the Council level before moving things forward which require the building inspectors in the field to be responsible for making split second decisions. He noted that if the two applications are being approved together, he would need a survey for 1350 which would ensure that the grading along the lakeshore is similar to that on the other lot so that they do not drain onto the adjacent property. Turner noted that staff had just received the comments with recommended changes. Vogstrom stated that he needs information returned in a more timely fashion if he is to address the comments at the meeting. Kellogg acknowledged that these are the types of problems that are encountered when everything is not reflective of the final plans in the field. Denny Walsh, 1354 Rest Point Circle, stated that similar to the previous application, the applicant must be careful of the drainage plans and the issues this design might create. He also pointed out that due to the lack of a hardship here, 25% hardcover should be the rule, and he cautioned the Council from setting a precedent of 29% for the neighborhood. Deanne Alterulfer, 1342 Rest Point Circle, stated that water is an issue here as well. She pointed out that the home on the other side of her is also for sale and what ever precedent is set here will likely be applied to that parcel as well. She commended the Council for their goals to limit hardcover and obtaining complete information before making any decisions and asked for the same consideration in this case. Turner asked the Council’s opinion on the shared driveway scenario. Vogstrom stated that a shared driveway would allow them to direct water between the two homes otherwise, he could go back to separate driveways and see what the hardcover numbers do. Rahn stated that he was not a proponent for shared driveways and the problems they often create down the line. He believed the applicant would lose some hardcover and have better drainage options if the driveways were separate. Mayor White stated that he saw no hardship warranting a hardcover over 25%. _________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 6 of 12 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 06/25/07 Approval of Council Minutes 06/11/07[Page 6 of 12]