05/19/2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,May 19,2014 6:30 o'clock p.m. Leskinen noted the Planning Commission has previously discussed this application multiple times and that the applicant is merely asking for a renewal of his prior approvals. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to forego Staff's report. Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 9:37 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 9:37 p.m. Curtis noted the wetland regulations changed since the original approval and that currently no variance is required to the wetland buffer. In addition,the reporting of the hardcover has also changed and the applicant has updated his information with the City. Leskinen asked if the changes are stricter. Curtis indicated they are not and that the change merely modifies how those numbers are reported. Schwingler moved,McGrann seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 14-3668, Charles Cudd DeNovo on behalf of Mary J.Bowman Trust, 1165 Ferndale Road West, renewal of variances and conditional use permit,per Staff's recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. 7. 14-3669 DALE GUSTAFSON ON BEHALF OF MARK AND KRISTEN ANDERSON, 3850 WATERTOWN ROAD, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,9:39 P.M.—9:45 P.M. Dale Gustafson, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit in order to conduct land alterations on the property resulting in approximately 10,000 cubic yards of fill material. The applicant is proposing to create a level paddock and pasture area for their horses west of the barn. The disturbed area will be planted with a pasture mix. Because the amount of fill exceeds 500 cubic yards, a conditional use permit is required. As it relates to the conditional use permit criteria, Staff has found that the proposed grading is consistent with the permitted uses for the property and is compliant with the zoning code and comprehensive plan. Staff believes the grading on the property will have no impact on surrounding lands and the grades, once vegetated,will blend into the rest of the pasture acreage. The proposed grading will also not change the intended residential use of the property so there should be no change in the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties. The applicant will be required to keep debris off of the public roadways. In addition,the grading project has been evaluated by the City Engineer and Planning Staff and should not create a nuisance situation. The proposed project will not impact the wetland and will have minimal, if any, environmental impacts. The applicant has proposed a re-vegetation plan resulting in a continuance of the pasture area. The project will be monitored to prevent erosion from the site. Page 28 of 31