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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MAY 17, 1999 <br /> (#8) #2492 RICK AND GAIL LUZAICH,2490 OLD BEACH ROAD -VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL <br /> IIIUSE PERMIT, 7:23 p.m. -8:17 p.m.—(cont.) <br /> tragedy to occur, noting that the City was not notified of this until a week after the work had already <br /> been completed. Gaffron stated that the City of Orono is adamant in its position that this type of <br /> land alteration not occur near the lakeshore and that it is impossible to get back what has been <br /> lost. <br /> Weinberger stated that Wally Case is recommending that this property be reviewed by a forester <br /> who will review the file and look at the types of soils and determine what types of trees could be <br /> planted. Weinberger stated that they would like to have this process started sometime this week. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the Applicant's landscape planner could meet with the forester. <br /> Gary Mueller, Landscape Architect, stated he would be able to meet with the forester, noting that <br /> they are willing to discuss this property and the recommendations that they have. Mueller <br /> requested that the Planning Commission provide some guidance as to what they feel should be <br /> provided for this area. <br /> Hawn stated that retaining walls are not the answer. <br /> Stoddard stated that hardcover should be reduced and that he would like to see some larger trees <br /> planted. <br /> Lindquist remarked that the Comprehensive Plan is clear and that everything possible should be <br /> done to restore what was lost. Lindquist stated that they should meet with the City's forester as <br /> soon as possible to resolve this issue. Lindquist commented that this application will need to be <br /> tabled since the proposal is not acceptable as presented tonight. <br /> • Berg commented that she is in agreement with the other members of the Planning Commission and <br /> would like to see some larger trees planted in this area to help restore what was lost. <br /> Luzaich inquired whether the stairway down to the lakeshore was okay. <br /> Stoddard stated that he should work with City Staff to determine the appropriate width of the <br /> stairway, noting that the Planning Commission is not attempting to deny access to the lake by the <br /> Applicant. <br /> Mueller stated that they would like to remove the stumps, grind them down to the point where they <br /> are no longer protruding, which will require some minor grading of the slope. Mueller stated that <br /> they would also like to eradicate the poison ivy and other nuisances that occur on the bank. <br /> Mueller inquired whether they could commence work on the retaining wall as a means to prevent <br /> erosion, noting that they will have a civil engineer out to inspect the site to insure that the wall will <br /> stay in place. Mueller commented that they would like to have a better understanding of what type <br /> of trees and size of trees the City would like to see for this area, noting that it is impossible to <br /> replace some of the larger trees. <br /> Hawn stated that they would like to see as large of trees planted as possible that have a good <br /> chance for survival, and that perhaps the forester would be in a better position to address that. <br /> Mueller inquired whether this application could proceed to the City Council on the condition that <br /> agreement is reached with City Staff on a level of treatment that is appropriate for this area. <br /> Stoddard stated the Planning Commission can vote on this application or table the application, <br /> • noting that the Applicant will not be able to do any grading or retaining walls. <br /> 9 <br />