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• <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 1997 <br />( #8 - #2225 John Theobald - Continued) <br />Smith moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the renewal variances. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays <br />0. <br />(#9) #2226 JOHN AND SUSANNE KOOB, 3065 JAMESTOWN ROAD - <br />CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING 9:18 -9:25 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />The Applicant was present. <br />Van Zomeren reported that the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow <br />the construction of a 350' long and lU high berm to mitigate noise and views from the <br />schools and athletic fields. It would also allow the residence to be screened from the <br />concession stand and portable toilets. Van Zomeren said Staff recommends approval <br />subject to a 3 :1 sloping of the berm. The berm will be landscaped with grass and trees. <br />Due to the high volume of fill required, 3100 cubic yards, or 300 truckloads, it will take <br />time to construct. The applicant has been asked to work out details with the homeowners <br />association regarding the issue of the roadway. Koob indicated the school has granted <br />permission for their fencing to be opened and have the trucks enter his property from the <br />• school yard. Van Zomeren noted that annual reviews will be conducted until the <br />completion of the berm in approximately 30 months. <br />• <br />Koob had no additional comments. <br />Lindquist asked the applicant if he understood a renewal variance would be required if the <br />work was not completed within the 30 months. Koob said he understood. <br />McMillan asked what erosion control would take place during the construction period. <br />The applicant said a bobcat would move the dirt in from the north. Lindquist asked that <br />grass seed be spread annually. McMillan noted there are nursery crops available to <br />stabilize berms. Koob agreed to this suggestion. <br />Hawn asked if there would be a silt fence located at the bottom of the berm. Koob <br />indicated the plan calls for a silt fence on the plan for erosion control. <br />Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application 42226 for a CUP for 30 <br />months with annual reviews to construct the berm. The applicant is to work with Staff <br />regarding landscaping and erosion control. A renewal variance would be required if the <br />work was not completed within the 30 month time period. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />12 <br />