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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 29 , 1980 Page 6 Mrs. Hartmann, Mr. & Mrs. Ellis, Mr. Reese, WALTER' S PORT Mr . DeGregory, Mr . & Mrs. Crist, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson, and Mr. Blunt were present regarding the Walter ' s Port item. Mr. Crist requested an interpretation of his ' approved permit requesting he be allowed to rip rap pursuant to Plan C approved in 1977 and not be forced to install aluminum sheeting. Mayor Van Nest: A permit has been granted for rip rap. The City is concerned with how this will interface with the existing wood seawall and adjacent property owners. ' Mr. Ellis: Plan C was first approved. The plan was to rip rap Ellis, DeGregory, and Crist properties . The plan was submitted allowing 1/2 to 1 slope . This was changed to a 3 to 1 slope . I have spent thousands of dollars to protect my property. Who has the right to tell me how to build my wall? Mayor Van Nest: There is one permit issued to Ellis, Crist, and DeGregory for rip rapping. Mr. DeGregory: Reviewed history of Homeowner ' s Association commenting that there is litigation in progress. I do want rip rap. Mr . Ellis: I want rip rap. I am going to file a suit for discrimination and harrassment against the City. I can furnish documentation that a sheathing wall will not be stable . Mayor Van Nest: Will you furnish us with this documentati9n? Mr. Ellis: Yes, I will. Mr . DeGregory: The City Council did approve rip rap. Mr. Blunt: I am not concerned if Mr . Ellis, Mr. Crist, and Mr. DeGregory rip rap but how are they going to protect the rest of the residents from erosion? How are tie backs to be designed for the wood wall? Alan Olson: The City does not have a drawing showing transition of wall design. We do not know how the wall will be protected and we do not have a detailed plan showing wall and interface. Mr. DeGregozy: I have no objection to their constructing a rip rap wall and I will release the City df any responsibility in this matter.