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MINUTES QF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 10, 1985 PAGE � <br /> #910 HOFF (CONT. ) Actin� Mayor Frahm stated that he would like to see <br /> documentation from the neighbor (a signed affidavit or <br /> something) to prove that the grade existed as proposed now. <br /> Frahm noted that all the lots along there are high and <br /> difficult to mow. Frahm stated that he needs a hardship to <br /> differentiate this property from others. Frahm noted that <br /> he could approve of the proposal if the existing original <br /> grade was what is proposed and if he could see documentation <br /> of such. <br /> James Hof f stated that the runof f wi 11 probably be improved <br /> since the steep slope will be decreased and made into a more <br /> gradual slope. <br /> Councilmember L. Adams explained that is a lot of grading and <br /> is very close to the lakeshore. Adams noted that the : <br /> resolution is written so that all grading would have to be <br /> done within a 24 hour period which would help the si�uation. <br /> Councilmember Grabek asked if the City has allowed this type <br /> of proposal before. <br /> Building & Zoning Mabusth stated that the City has allowed <br /> regrading of lakeshore lots because of serious erosion <br /> problems and to decrease the velocity of runoff into the <br /> lake. <br /> James Hoff noted that he plans to landscape the yard which <br /> would also help slow the runoff. <br /> Councilmember Grabek noted that this proposal is really a <br /> philosophical question that the Council must decide. <br /> Grabek noted that if Council approves this, that anyone with <br /> steep lakeshore lots that have a dif f icult time maintaining <br /> it can come in and request the same. Grabek could not see <br /> granting the conditional use permit just because the <br /> applicant hasdifficulty mowing thelawn. Grabek noted that <br /> the property was purchased with the slope on the property. <br /> Grabek asked if the revised plans and change in contours <br /> changed the City Engineer' s opinion on the project. <br /> James Hoff stated that the City should treat applications <br /> case by case. Hoff felt it was an unfair assessment to <br /> generalize with every high piece of land. <br /> Councilmember Grabek disagreed with Hoff and noted that even <br /> though the Council considers properties one by one, their <br /> decisions still set precedents for future applications. <br /> James Hoff stated that there have been numerous accidents <br /> with the lawn mower and he wants to correct the problem before <br /> someone gets injured. Hoff stated that he is willing to <br /> comply with any requirements the Council may impose. Hoff <br /> felt that his application is not an impossible request. <br /> \ <br /> � <br />