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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 1995 <br />• <br />(#12 - #2084 Thomas McCune - Continued) <br />Lindquist received confirmation to his question that the septic system is located under the <br />proposed garage. McCune noted that all 8 homeowners in the area signed up for sewer <br />which is hoped will occur next year. The plan is to wait to do the improvements until the <br />sewer is completed. This is part of the whole plan. <br />Hawn moved, Berg seconded, to approve Application #2084 with the reservation that the <br />project not proceed with the garage construction until municipal sewer is available. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />( #11) #2086 ROBERT AND JANICE CALLAN, 2915 SOMERSET LANE - <br />CONDITIONAL USE PERMITIVARIANCE - PUBLIC NEARING - 10:32 -10:59 <br />P.M. <br />The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />. The Applicant was present. <br />Mabusth reported that the application was for a conditional use permit and variance to <br />create a 6000 s.f open water area in a designated wetland of 1 acre size. The property <br />would have over 2 acres of dry contiguous buildable land. Mabusth noted that the City <br />has a conservation and flowage easement over the area. <br />Mabusth reviewed the codes, specifically 10.55 where amendments would be needed, and <br />10.56 which lists the functional entities that all wetlands provide and should retain. Of the <br />6 functional qualities listed, Mabusth said there would be no impact on #5, regarding <br />shoreline or bank stabilization, but had no information on #3, regarding fish and wildlife <br />habitat. Mabusth said the issue is that the code discourages having any prohibition in code <br />10.55. <br />Mabusth said the City Engineer and DNR had no problem with the proposal as long as <br />certain standards were met. Replacement would be asked for base and bank levels (2.25 <br />acres). The type 2 wetlands should be replaced for wildlife habitat. Mabusth said she saw <br />a problem with other residents of the 7 residential lots in the area asking for the same type <br />of pond. The application was being reviewed by the DNR and MCWD. <br />Mark Gronberg said he checked with Kristen George, who is awaiting City's decision. <br />George was said to have no problem with the excavation in the wetland. He noted that <br />. the Corp of Engineers still needed to approve the application. He also noted that the <br />wetland has become larger after losing the farming in the area. <br />23 <br />