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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 15,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Kelly stated there were only three trees that were greater than six inches that were removed that were <br /> deemed unsafe. Those trees,prior to removal,were inspected and approved by the City. There were also <br /> three trees that were well below six inches that were removed because they were unsafe. One of those <br /> trees was dead and was approximately 20 feet tall. <br /> Kelly stated they are asking for the ability to lay sod and to construct a swale to allow the water to be <br /> diverted. Kelly indicated one wall was covered with water and covered with mold,which was improved <br /> by covering it. The$800 that was paid for the initial permit for the grading was not followed by the <br /> contractor and he was fired. Kelly indicated the contractor they had hired cut too far into the side hill and <br /> broke off one of the trees and the other two were killed as a result of the work, which will be replaced. <br /> In addition,the contractor did not follow the directions down by the lake. Kelly stated it was supposed to <br /> be the exact same grade going toward the lake, and that when they started the grading process,there were <br /> some conversations on whether the water would potentially run into the neighbor's yard. The City <br /> Engineer met with the bobcat operator and decided that a swale would be constructed so the water would <br /> be diverted toward the lake. During the grading, an 3' x 8' area was raised by almost six inches down by <br /> • the lake,which will be removed. Kelly stated it was not their intention to cause any change in the grade <br /> but to make it smooth so that a riding lawn mower could be ridden safety in that area. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. <br /> Jeff Tridwell, 1865 Concordia Street, stated he had something happen a few years back in their <br /> neighborhood with a different property down the road where there was intense clear cutting done over the <br /> weekend. Tridwell stated if you go out on West Arm and look at the point from a boat,there is a clear cut <br /> lot with massive excavation and no trees on the lot,which stands out like a sore thumb. <br /> Tridwell stated this is their neighborhood and that many of the other residents on the point have been <br /> there more than 20 years.Tridwell stated their goal has always been to preserve the character of the <br /> neighborhood,which is known as Fagerness Woods, and to preserve the lakeshore. Tridwell stated he <br /> wants to make sure that everyone follows the same rules. <br /> Page 4 of 59 <br />