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. , MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEET�NG HELD MAY 28, 1985_ PAGE 11 building inspector" and condition #4 states "the City will 3399 CRYSTAL BAY approve nofurther variancesfor thisproperty" . Adamsfelt ROAD STATUS that the gravel drive on the west side of the house should be removed prior tofinalinspection by the building inspector. Councilmember T. Adams noted that the condition to remove the gravel was a primary condition and reason for the Council ' s approval. Jerry Wheeler noted that the final inspection has not been made yet because he has not quite finished the project. Wheeler asked the Council if he feels that he has a legitimate drainage problem and the gravel helps the problem can he not apply for a variance. City Attorney Radio noted that if an application was filed it would be a variance application to the original variance that was granted. - Jerry Wheeler stated that if the City wants to stipulate that the City will take the legal liability if his truck rolls down the hill and kills someone or the liability for the water damage done to his basement he would feel differently. City Attorney Radio noted that these claims should have been brought up at the hearing of the original variance application. Building & Zoning Administrator Mabusthstated that if there are drainage problems, then we should find out what is creating those problems. Mabusth advised that the burdenis on the applicant to hire an engineer or whatever to determine the problem and a solution to the drainage problem. Council suggested Wheeler hire an engineer to make a recommendation for the drainage problem. Council noted that if Wheeler wishes the parking pad to stay that he must apply for a variance or else comply with the original condition of the resolution. Councilmember L. Adams noted his feelings on the water problem in the basement is that it is not going to be adversely affected if Wheeler removes the gravel area and sods the area. Adams stated that even with an engineer' s report that claims the gravel area must stay to prevent water damage, it will be very hard to allow the gravel area to stay. Adams noted that the parking problem is dif f erent f rom the others neighbors . Adams noted that Wheeler has a three or four car garage and owns a bigger lot than most of his surrounding neighbors. Adamsfound it difficult to believe that the gravel slab is essential. Jerry Wheeler stated that even with a triple car garage, he has trouble in the winter time getting into the garage because of the steep incline. Wheeler stated that he did add gravel next to the house and it alleviated the water problem in his basement.