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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 16, 1996 <br />0 (# 13 - #2102 Howard and Elizabeth McMillan - Continued) <br />Howard McMillan said it was their attempt to combat in a non -toxic way the elimination <br />of the purple looseleaf in the non - excavation areas. He said they were trying to redevelop <br />cattails and create a normal natural state. Lill McMillan noted the approval of the project <br />by their neighbors to the east and west. She also said the MCA ID has been notified but <br />still need to contact the Corp of Engineers. <br />Schroeder read into the minutes a letter from a neighbor, E. Paul Pesak, approving the <br />plan. <br />Schroeder informed the applicants of the Planning Commissions' standard for a natural <br />setting around the pond area. Mabusth said the Engineer has cited the plan as an excellent <br />example of providing transitional areas within the irregular shoreline and graduated slopes. <br />Smith reiterated the desire of the Commission to not have any "pretty pond" applications <br />and to meet performance standards. Lindquist noted that the application is in line with this <br />standard with the use of prairie restoration mix and the designed slope. <br />Howard McMillan commented that he realized the 3 -5' depth is normal to create a wildlife <br />habitat. <br />• <br />Smith moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2102 for a CUP /variance <br />allowing for an open water area with a conservation easement and conditions 1 -5 as <br />stipulated in the Staff memo. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />• <br />( #14) #2104 B. SCOTT BALL, 1065 WEST FERNDALE ROAD - VARIANCES - <br />PUBLIC HEARING -11 :05 -11:15 P.M. <br />The Certificate ofMaiiing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />The applicant was represented by George Stickney. <br />Gaffron recalled the Bail application from several months ago regarding the installation of <br />bay windows in the existing house. The applicants have decided, and now propose, that <br />the best option is to remove the existing house and driveway and build a new home. <br />Stickney informed the Commission on the transformation from remodeling to a new home. <br />He noted that the proposal would now orient the house well on the lot. It was noted how <br />the average Lakeshore Iine on the property swings in towards the home. <br />20 <br />