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CITY OF ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 15,2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. Thiesse stated the unfortunate part is that the Baileys have had several engineers out to the property and they have all proposed things that they do not want to do. Thiesse stated it may hold up but then again it might not. Leskinen asked how it would impact the City if it doesn't. Thiesse commented if it fails, the slope would be back in the lake. John Baily noted this is a residence and a lakeshore. Bailey pointed out there are still portions of the lakeshore that remain so they know it will hold. Bailey stated he wants to restore what washed out and that what they are proposing will make it as good or better than what held. Bailey stated this is a practical solution and it does not require an engineered solution like a road. Bailey reiterated it will be better than the adjoining ground and that it is not rocket science. Bailey stated if they look at it from a practical standpoint, they can see how this can be repaired rather than cutting everything back to make sure it meets engineering requirements. Thiesse noted they just required an engineering solution of a family on the north side of Long Lake. Schoenzeit stated as far as the Planning Commission is concerned, they cannot recommend a non- traditional solution. Thiesse commented the Planning Commission can certainly recommend to the City Council that they allow it, but that he is not ready to do that. Schoenzeit stated the applicant can plead his case to the City Council. Thiesse asked if the fact that it will be as good or better than the adjoining land is an acceptable reason to allow it. Schwingler stated it is an acceptable answer to him. Leskinen asked if an engineer can sign off on a well thought out landscape plan.