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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 23, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 18 (MEDALS OF VALOR continued) While officers were talking to the man, he reached for the weapon then the Officers who were in fear of their safety and used deadly force to stop the threat. The man died from his injuries. The Officers later learned that the man they engaged had just murdered the homeowner of the residence. Fischer stated these Officers exhibited good judgment under duress and their training and experience proved invaluable as they were able to survive a dangerous encounter. Fischer stated for their actions on November 15, 2013, these Officers are awarded the Medal of Valor. Deputy Chief Fischer presented the Medal of Valor to Police Chief Farniok, Officer Brad Schoenherr, Officer Paul Hooper, and Officer Josh Needham. McMillan thanked the families in attendance at tonight’s meeting and for being supportive of the Orono Police Department. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT *4. #14-3687 LANDSOURCE, LLC – NORTHERN OAKS – AMEND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Levang moved, Cornick seconded, to adopt the First Amendment to Development Contract and Planned Residential Development Agreement, PUD No. 9, Northern Oaks. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 5. #14-3690 FRED JOHNSON (CD PURCHASER), PATRICIA PFEFFER (SELLER), 1565 ORCHARD BEACH PLACE Senior Planner Gaffron stated the applicant is requesting lot area, lot width, rear setback, side street setback, and average lakeshore setback variances as well as a conditional use permit for grading, filling and excavating in excess of 10 cubic yards within 75 feet of the lake. At its September 15 meeting, the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend denial of the application. The City Council reviewed this during the October 13, 2014, meeting and tabled the requested variances and conditional use permit to allow time for further consideration. The Council again reviewed the request on November 10, 2014, and voted to table the request to allow the applicant an opportunity to consider submitting revised house plans for further consideration. The applicants have extended the review period to May 31, 2015. The applicants have submitted a photographic depiction showing the proposed house as viewed from the lake, showing the location of the house as compared to the house that abuts the property to the northwest. Gaffron stated it is the same house that was proposed last year. Gaffron noted that has been the only new information submitted by the applicant at this point.