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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 20, 1990 ZONING FILE #1473/|1570-DC^raEY CONTINUED for runoff to go other than Mr. Downey's property Mabusth replied, "V7ater has always drained down to Mr. Downey's property." Mr. Downey disagreed. He said, "The neighbor brought in a tremendous amount of fill. There was drainage onco my property, but it was not as severe as it is now since the retaining walls were removed. I knov/ Maureen was out to look at the property. Does the Planning Commission believe there is drainage coming from the neighbor's property?" Rowlette replied, "There is no doubt about it. You can see evidence of where the water is draining and there are exposed tree roots." The other Planning Commissi:5n members concurred. Bellows said, "I am concerned about Mr. Downey's proposal to j^QSolve the problem. I do not see chat v/hat is proposed well fix the area that has had the moft severe erosion. The area by the stone path, as you are approaching the deck, is very unstable. I agree that something needs to be done, but this plan will not accomplish v;hat you are trying to achieve." Bellows referred to thv. letter from the City Engineer. She said, "It is Glenn Cook's opinion that the retaining wall planned is in excess of what is necessary for bank stabilication. He is calling for a retaining wall along the east side of the boat house. However, he is not in favor of the other v/alls as shown." Mr. Downey replied, "I in trying to save as much money as possible and am, therefore, receptive to the City Engineer's comments. I would be happy to cut back the size of the v/all. My biggest concern is the boat house. I’m afraid that erosion will move the boat house out of its present locatron." Dcll'^ws asked Mr. Downey how the boat house is currently being used. ^ -M. Mr. Downey replied, "It is being used as a reci’tctional area for my children and for a place to store v/ater skis, etc." Hanson said, "I am in agreem<*;,c that some form of retailing walls are necessary to deal with erosion, particularly at the east wall of the boat house I concur with Maureen that the area near the deck needs attercion. However, I also agree with the cemiuents from the City Engineer. I would suggest that Mr. Downey get another assessment for resolving the problem from another source. We could table this application for another month." - 5 -