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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 16,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Engineer. McGrann stated in his view the Planning Commission should table the application to get more <br /> clarity to what is being proposed. <br /> Curtis stated a meeting on site with the applicant's engineer will resolve the issues and that Staff would <br /> like to get the recommendation of the City Engineer. <br /> Leskinen asked whether the Planning Commission has provided enough direction to the applicant on the <br /> other aspects of the application. Leskinen recommended the stairs be limited to four feet in width. <br /> Curtis stated she would like the Planning Commission to provide direction on the lakeshore and slope <br /> issues as far as appearance and whether vegetation should be included on the slope. <br /> Schwingler commented a rain garden might be one option to help handle the runoff. <br /> Thiesse noted the property has been clear cut and the ground is showing on top of the berm. Thiesse <br /> pointed out there is also no silt fencing. <br /> Dutra stated in what they have received so far from the engineer,there is nothing saying that they cannot <br /> do something due to technical issues. Dutra stated they are not attempting to create a better view from the <br /> walkout but that they are attempting to divert the water from the back yard and correct the erosion issues. <br /> Landgraver recommended the applicant limit the amount of removal in the 0-75 foot zone as much as <br /> possible. <br /> Schwingler stated if the Planning Commission looks at the issues for consideration outlined in Staff's <br /> report, a variance being granted would not alter the character of the neighborhood. The issue that needs <br /> to be dealt with is the water runoff that is caused, in part, by the city-owned easement. <br /> Schoenzeit commented the City should help him resolve that issue. <br /> Schwingler stated there are options they can consider to help mitigate the water, such as a rain garden or a <br /> swale. <br /> Curtis stated the direction she is hearing from the Planning Commission is to have the City Engineer <br /> review the situation and arrive at a solution that disturbs the 0-75 foot zone as little as possible and then <br /> mitigate or screen the area from the lake as best they can. <br /> Landgraver noted they should also comply with the four-foot width on the stairway. <br /> Schoenzeit requested they also provide an updated cross-section showing the 75-foot setback. <br /> McGrann moved,Landgraver seconded,to table Application $13-3623, Clairson Dutra on behalf of <br /> Lin Yan, 1330 Cherry Place,conditional use permit and variance. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> *5. #13-3627 RICHARD ETRHEIM AND REBECCA SHABAZ,2216 SHADYWOOD ROAD, <br /> VARIANCE <br /> Page 7 of 34 <br />