08-21-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 21, 1995 • ( #I - #2051 Michael Hilbelink - Continued) It was noted that additional drainage easements will be taken along the shared lot lines. No drainage easement will be taken over type l wetland. Smith moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2051 with the conditions as stated under the Staff recommendations. Ayes 6, Nays 0. ( #2) #2052 DOUG SAMS, 1185 LOMA LINDA AVENUE - VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT/AFTER-THE-FACT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 7:55 -8:14 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Mabusth reported that the property is on Loma Linda Avenue. A survey of 10/93 was approved with the building permit. Mabusth said the property receives drainage from the north and west, and eventually drains through a ditch under Loma Linda, and continues to the lake. Mabusth said she has fielded a call from a neighbor and distributed a letter from Mrs. Moe, who is concerned with the filling on the Sams property and the impact from that filling on drainage. It is Moe's concern that the fill will have a negative impact on her property. Mabusth relayed the history of the drainage for the property. In the early 1980's, the Moe's were inundated with water and asked to funnel the water with tile and install rip rap. A 27" culvert was approved. A tile on the Udell's property conveys the drainage from Sams and one other property to the tile on the Moe property and then on to the lake. The Engineer was asked for his recommendation, which was faxed to Staff, and Peterson read into the minutes. Engineer Gustafson did not recall the exact concerns of the Moe's, but said it was his opinion that the fill should not have any negative impact on the Moe's. The existing channel and culvert should be adequate and little retention would be needed. If a problem exists on drainage downstream, Gustafson said a restrictor could be installed on the Sams culvert. It was suggested to ask Sams to mitigate any fill placed below the 958' elevation. Applicant Sams asked for approval to relocate the drainage easement and would rededicate a public easement. It was Sams' goal to create -a level yard with the 600 -700 cubic yards of fill. Sams said the road elevation is higher and did not feel the fill affected the drainage. Mabusth said the Engineer asked for grading of a 3:1 slope, vacation of the original easement, and dedication of a new easement. Gustafson asked for retention or restriction before the drainage goes to the culvert. • 2