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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 17,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gaffron stated he received a string of e-mails today between the City Engineers and the developer's septic <br /> contractor and that there was a discussion that the topography that was provided in that area does not <br /> match what is really out there. The engineers are attempting to rectify that but that it brings into question <br /> whether or not the topography in that area is accurate. Gaffron noted Lakeview will be coming to the <br /> City Council for preliminary plat approval at the next Council meeting and that will be one of the issues <br /> for discussion. <br /> Schoenzeit stated listening to the residents needs to be a top priority with that development. <br /> Leskinen stated she attended the November 10 meeting. The City Council approved the Sarenpa <br /> application and the Harris application on Ferndale. The City Council also looked at the preliminary plat <br /> for Bayside Road. In that application Mr. Rennebohm stated he would rather not enter into a <br /> conservation easement, which would not have been required as part of the development. Leskinen stated <br /> the E-cigarette ordinance was also approved. <br /> Leskinen stated the City Council found that the scope of the Mark and Kristin Anderson project was <br /> significantly larger than what was approved. <br /> Curtis stated the area to be graded and the amount of material exceeded the approval. <br /> Mack stated they also put 10 feet of fill in the wetland. <br /> Leskinen stated the Council requested they file a new application with the changes. The Fred Johnson <br /> application on Orchard Beach was tabled. Leskinen indicated there was also a discussion about some <br /> road repairs on Casco Point Road and sewer maintenance on Old Crystal Bay Road. <br /> 9. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Mack noted that new residential home starts in Orono for the first three quarters of this year have <br /> exceeded expectations. <br /> Landgraver stated the Planning Commission also appreciates the hard work of Staff on the applications. <br /> Leskinen noted there is no December Planning Commission meeting. <br /> Curtis stated there is no December work session scheduled at this time. <br /> Landgraver asked what the Planning Commission should focus on with the wind conversion systems. <br /> Gaffron suggested the Planning Commission start with the commercial/industrial areas. Gaffron noted <br /> wind generators would not be allowed in the shoreland area, which would remove a significant number of <br /> properties. <br /> Leskinen stated she recalls having some discussion on the commercial piece previously. Leskinen noted <br /> the City has a very limited number of commercial/industrial properties. <br /> Schoenzeit commented it was helpful to have Mr. Lanpher talk about his experiences with wind <br /> generators. <br /> Page 22 of 23 <br />