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MINUTES OF THE ORONO planning COMMISSION MEETLNG MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19,2001 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#01-2732 Revis Stephenson, Continued) Stephenson stated he would like this area to be well-forested and intends to plant natural prairie grasses as well as pine trees, oaks, maples, and apple trees. Stephenson stated that currently the majority of the trees consist of box elders that w ill be removed as part of this project as well as two maple trees. Stephenson reiterated that the road presently is in poor condiiion and that he has a concern regarding a financial guarantee. Lindquist stated the City needs to have a letter of security on file prior to the commencement of this project. Stephenson inquired what amount the City would be requesting. Gaffron recommended the City Engineer and the Public Works Director meet w ith the Applicant to discuss the current condition of the roadw ay and document any existing problems. Gaffron recommended this item be left up to the City Engineer and the Public Works Director to determine what the appropriate amount of security would be. Gaffron suggested the Applicant speak with Gappa following the hearing. Stephenson stated he is agreeable to do that. Gaffron inquired when the Applicant is proposing to place the black dirt on the propertv. Stephenson stated he would like to do that at the time he does the planting. Gaffron recommended the d. idlinc for completion of the planting be moved to June 30*’’ to avoid problems with winter road restrictions. Frit/ler inquired whether the entire fill would be spread this year. Stephenson stated the fill would be spread in conjunction with the dumping. F.-itzler expressed a concern that the dirt m.ay freeze before the contractor would be able to sprc.id it. Fri/ler suggested the Applicant also advise the contractor to do periodic cleanup of the road, noting the contractor is prohi’ ’ ;d from leaving anything on the ro.idway. Stephenson indicated they would comply with the applicable laws. Lindquist moved. Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #01-2732, Revi.s I,. Stephenson, III., 1850 Fox Ridge Road, granting of a conditional use permit to permit land alteration over 500 cubic yards on the property located at 1850 Fox Ridge Road, subject to the conditions outlined in the November 13, 2001 Planner's Report, and further subject to total restoration of the area being completed by June 30,2002. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. PAGE 9