01-17-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 17, 1995 •( #3 - #1981 Todd R. Coumeya - Continued) Nolan moved, Rowlette seconded, to approve Application #1981 subject to review and acceptance by the City of a professional drainage plan, a comprehensive landscape stabilization plan, as well as an erosion control plan requiring periodic inspections by the City Engineer. Ayes 6, Nays 1, Smith. Smith's opinion is that the plan should move the house away from the smaller hill. (#4) #1986 DAVID YORKS, 2825 CASCO POINT ROAD - AFTER -THE -FACT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:20 -8:30 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mrs. Yorks was present. Schroeder read a letter addressed to the City from Dave Stockdale of Edgework Builders, the contractor for the application, to be included as part of the public record, stipulating confirmation that proper construction procedures were followed for the retaining wall as required by the City. isMabusth said the application was an emergency situation that developed after the November Planning Commission meeting requiring the City to make a decision without first coming before the Commission and Council for approval. It was discovered that the retaining wall at the top of the bank leading to the lake was in a near state of collapse and measures needed to be taken immediately to safeguard bank before spring thaw and rains. The contractor failed to call for inspections during the reconstruction of walls, although, contractor did work with the City Engineer on the project. Since inspections would not confirm that the wall had been installed as required, the Engineer asked that a letter be submitted for the record. There were no public comments. Rowlette felt there should be no after- the -fact penalty due to the circumstances. Rowlette, moved, Nolan seconded, to approve Application # 1986 for an after- the -fact conditional use permit and setback variance for retaining wall with the recommendation that no penalty be assessed. Ayes 7, Nays 0. ( #5) #1987 LARRY PILLAR, 2705 ETHEL AVENUE - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:30 -8:40 P.M. • The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted.