03-18-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 18, 1996 t+f t - fFz i iD rrani Bennett - Continued) Hawn asked if any of the spoils would be used on the property. Gustafson said the majority would be taken off the property to an appropriate, suitable site. Some of the spoils will be used by property owner to the south with new construction, and applicant would use some with construction of new road. Mabusth said there was no road or weight restrictions as Tonkawa is a County road Smith inquired about the slope at the edge of the pond. Gustafson said the 4:1 slope would have a fluctuating water level. He proposes the house side of the pond to be a cleaner look and a meadow look to the back side of the pond. There were no public comments. Peterson moved, Berg seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2115 with Staff recommendations 1 -5. The applicant is to work with Staff and Engineer to develop a proper drainage plan in staging. The back side of the pond is to remain natural pasture land as it now exists. Staff will verify whether the application needs Corps of Engineer approval before going before the Council. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #8) #2116 JOHN AND LYNN WALSTEDT, 3470 BAYSIDE ROAD - • CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:58 -9:03 P.M. • The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Mr. Walstedt was present. Mabusth reported that the new owners of the property propose an addition to the west side of the residence. It is their intent to dig under the upper level to add a walkout design. The entire project involves 1000 cubic yards of earth movement. 500 -600 c.y. resulting from the excavation for walkout would be placed in the rear yard. A swale would also be excavated, which would drain along the west side of the residence to Bayside, redirecting the flow of I acre of the property to Bayside. Mabusth said Staff will meet with the applicant and County representative regarding improvements to the ditch area. Mabusth noted that the application did not require a variance. She further commented that the proposal would result in a hardcover reduction in the 75 -250' zone from 40 +% to 24.1 % / 11