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• <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 1996 <br />( #9 - 92183 Charles Kramer - Continued) <br />Schroeder commented that one option would be to do nothing as the area is fairly unique <br />as it stands. Kramer agreed that this would be an option. <br />Mabusth noted that there are guidelines to be used for spoils to protect the septic sites and <br />wetlands. She suggested John Smythe work with the applicant. Kramer said if he thought <br />trees would die, he would not go ahead with the plan. Mabusth responded, with the plan <br />as shown, trees would die. Kramer said trees have been under water and will be again. <br />McMillan added that alot of trees do live, some do die, and some become duck blinds, all <br />as part of the natural cycle. Stoddard informed Kramer of the problems incurred with type <br />1 and 2 wetlands producing purple loose strife. He noted type 7 to be rarer and need to <br />be preserved. He suggested Kramer research wetland consultants, who could delineate <br />what is there and will know what will grow. <br />Kramer asked if it would be all right to add plantings. Mabusth said it would and noted <br />that there was personnel to assist him in that area. <br />Hawn asked to discuss what will be done with the spoils. Mabusth said the spoils would <br />have to maintain a distance of 20' from any wetlands. The key is to protect the septic sites <br />and keep trucks away from those areas by staking it out. Mabusth noted that the 26' <br />• separation from wetlands required by code protects designated wetlands. She saw no <br />problem with the 20' for this area. Hawn noted that for conformity, she was requesting <br />the 26' separation. Mabusth said the Commission can ask for 26. <br />Stoddard inquired about the elevation of where the spoils would be taken. Kramer said <br />Mark Gronberg suggested some spoils be taken to the left side and some to the right side <br />of the roadway. McMillan responded that there is alot of vegetation on the left side of the <br />property and believes the spoils would kill alot of the vegetation. Mabusth added that <br />there is concern with restoration of the ground cover. When asked by Kramer where the <br />City would prefer the spoils to go, Mabusth said the optimal choice would be to leave the <br />site entirely but feels a suitable site can be found on the property once the wetland and <br />septic sites are staked out. <br />Stoddard asked when the applicant intended to create the pond. Kramer said he would <br />like to complete the pond this fall. Stoddard noted that it takes time to delineate, mitigate, <br />and develop a restoration plan. Stoddard said he would agree to the pond in the back yard <br />with more detail received prior to the Council meeting. <br />Mabusth asked the applicant to work with Staff regarding the front yard pond. <br />17 <br />