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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> February 22,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Erickson tends to lean towards Staff's recommendation. <br /> The Commissioners asked the builder if it is possible to adjust the south setback a couple of inches to <br /> meet the 50 feet. <br /> Ethan Kindseth,Alma Homes,noted the challenge in moving the structure further back is getting into <br /> soils that are not conducive to carry the structure and there are a lot of mature trees down the slope.They <br /> tried to keep as many trees intact as possible and with the wetland boundaries they are restricted on where <br /> the existing and proposed septic sites can be located. He clarified they are a bit restricted on usable areas. <br /> Bollis struggles with it the more he looks at it.This seems like a tight area with the topography. <br /> Ressler thinks there needs to be more demonstrated as to why it must be built where it is proposed. <br /> Kirchner agrees. When he heard that the soil was not buildable he assumed that there was engineering soil <br /> boring done with a report but that is not the case.He would also like to see further evidence of why it is <br /> not possible to move the structure further back. <br /> Erickson said in hearing the extreme grades, soil conditions,and septic situation his opinion is that there <br /> are significant practical difficulties and he would support the application as presented. <br /> Ms. Curtis put the soil map from the wetland delineation on screen,noting she is not a soils professional. <br /> She shared that two-thirds of the lot is categorized as predominantly hydric soils and the upland is <br /> partially hydric. <br /> Bollis clarified seeing the soil map changes his mind and he can get behind the application for the same <br /> reasons as Erickson. <br /> Libby asked the builder whether this is a candidate for soil amendment,amendment to elevations, or <br /> bringing in appropriate soil to be sure this is a solid base for the construction. <br /> Mr.Kindseth said part of the challenge is that so much of the building envelope is wetland and it is a <br /> tough battle to not impact the wetland.They would also have to clear-cut the slope and tree cover to do it. <br /> Mr. Gronberg shared that the neighbor to the south is a little bit closer than that setback. 15 Stubbs Bay <br /> came to the Planning Commission and was approved with the same slope and terrain, only without the <br /> wetland behind their property.He clarified they are trying to improve some of the setbacks for the <br /> neighbor in the front lot. <br /> Ressler asked about the setbacks on the south side and if it is possible to move those couple inches. <br /> Mr. Gronberg shared there is a culvert on the north side and tree cover;he noted it is the only place they <br /> can have any kind of roadway to get a mower into the backyard because of the slope on the other side of <br /> the house. <br /> Ms.Curtis asked how the septic gets pumped. <br /> Page 7 of 9 <br />