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CITY OF ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 15,2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. Thiesse stated they would run a stability analysis. Leskinen noted the Planning Commission is not requiring retaining walls be put in and that they are just requiring that the plan that is presented be certified by a professional engineer. Schoenzeit stated on the flip side, the City almost has nothing to say about it when it has been reviewed at that high level, which is the purpose of the engineer's signature. Schwingler stated in his view it is a well thought out solution and that it is landscaping. Thiesse asked if the Planning Commission would even see this if they were not moving that much ground in the 75 -foot setback. Curtis indicated that is correct. Curtis noted within the 75 -foot setback, the administrative threshold is 50 cubic yards. Within the Shoreland beyond the 75 -foot setback, the administrative threshold is 500 cubic yards. Curtis stated the permitting threshold is 50 cubic yards and that anything less than that outside of the 75 -foot setback would not require a permit. Curtis stated it is the proximity to the lake and the amount of material that is proposed to be moved that triggers the conditional use permit. Curtis stated because there were solutions proposed such as the drainage pipe and the catch basin devices, Staff advised the applicant that he needs an engineer. Curtis stated once those engineering solutions were proposed, Staff requires an engineering review. Barnhart stated the City wants some assurance that it solves the problem and at this point Staff has no confidence that it will. Barnhart stated Staff wants to make sure it does not do further damage to the slope. Leskinen stated given the amount of analysis that is needed, she is inclined to go along with Staff s recommendation and would err on the side of caution. Thiesse indicated he also is leaning that way.