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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 18,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 4. LA18-000056 STUART CLEAVELAND,BLACK BEAR BUILDERS,710 BIG ISLAND, <br /> VARIANCES,6:37 P.M.—6:49 P.M.—Continued <br /> Thiesse asked if Staff is sure the wall will not exceed 4 feet. <br /> Oakden stated to her knowledge it will not but the applicant can better address that. <br /> Thiesse noted if the wall exceeds four feet, it will need to be engineered. <br /> Libby asked if there is an aerial of the property. Libby stated he is interested in the proximity of the <br /> adjacent property. <br /> Oakden displayed an aerial photograph of the property and pointed out the location of the lot,the <br /> adjoining property, and the proposed dock. <br /> Ressler asked what type of material the retaining wall will be constructed out of. <br /> Oakden stated to her knowledge it is rock. <br /> Stuart Cleaveland, Black Bear Builders, stated included in the Planning Commission packet should be a <br /> picture depicting the proposed wall. Cleaveland indicated it will be a boulder wall, with pavers on the flat <br /> portion. Cleaveland stated unfortunately their landscape architect is running behind and is not here yet. <br /> Libby commented this is a great location on the Island. Libby asked if there have been any conversations <br /> with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. <br /> Oakden noted the dock will require approval from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and that it is <br /> the applicant's responsibility to obtain that permit. City Staff will not issue the building permit until that <br /> approval from the MCWD is received. <br /> Cleaveland indicated they are still in communication with the MCWD and that he will be contacting them <br /> after the meeting. Cleaveland stated he has not heard of any issues at this point. <br /> Neugent stated the slope is basically falling and that their intent is to stabilize it. <br /> Ressler asked if they will also be doing riprap. <br /> Neugent indicated that is there currently. <br /> Cleaveland stated the riprap they are proposing is in a different location. <br /> Ressler asked if that is noted in the Staff report. <br /> Oakden stated she noted in the memorandum that they are realigning the path and retaining wall but that <br /> she will clarify that before it goes before the City Council. <br /> Page 4 of 21 <br />