09/15/2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 15,2014 6:30 o'clock p.m. Leskinen requested the applicant address the Planning Commission. Kelly stated the bobcat guy they hired moved dirt within the 0-75 feet while they were away at a baseball tournament. Kelly stated he is fine with following the directions of the City Engineer and that the bobcat operator has been fired. Kelly indicated the Watershed District is not involved because they are not proposing to change the grade of the lot.Kelly stated the grade had three foot dips in places,which made it impossible to mow. Kelly indicated they basically smoothed the grade out so they can lay sod and that one of the reasons they purchased the property was for the trees. Tridwell asked how the work would be monitored. Tridwell indicated he has a concern about trees that have been damaged, including some on his lot, and that he wanted to bring his concerns to the Planning Commission. Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. Landgraver stated based on Staff recommendations, a revised grading and landscape plan is required replacing the trees that have been removed. Landgraver asked if the applicant is okay with Staff's recommendations. Kelly stated they intend to remove and replace the two trees that were removed and that they will likely plant some more spruce trees. Kelly stated all they ever asked for was the ability to smooth out the grade so they can lay sod. Landgraver asked if he is okay with vegetative screening Kelly indicated they are in agreement with Staff on how to do the work down at the shoreline. Kelly noted one side of the property near the lakeshore is completely weeds and that it is their intent to plant vegetation all along there. Landgraver noted there is a 10 to 15-foot lakeshore planting buffer. Kelly stated they will be doing the work as shown on the revised landscape plan. Page 6 of 59