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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 15,2001 (W)l-2689 MANDEEP SODHl, CONTINUED) Weinberger stated they would have requested the putting green be constructed further back on the property. Sodhi stated he could have located the putting green further back had he known it encroached. Sodhi indicated he basically is in agreement with Staffs recommendations, but would like to discuss with Staff the location of the additional tree due to the limited amount of sun that is currently in this area due to the mature trees on his lot. Weinberger stated he did discuss this issue with the Applicant, and that perhaps a better location for the tree is further back on the property. Sodhi stated he is in agreement with the placement of the one tree but would like to discuss the placement of the other tree. Sodhi indicated there are appro.ximately 30 trees in this area already. Sodhi stated he would like to meet with Staff to discuss placement of the one additional tree. There were no public comments regarding this application. Hawn stated she has a question regarding the species of the trees and plants the Applicant has chosen to plant in this area. Hawn noted a significant amount of the proposed plantings are hostas and daylilies, which appear to be replacing shrubbery. Sodhi stated they are replacing buckthorn, poison iv7, and other natural growth. Hawn stated in terms of screening and soil retention, the Applicant should perhaps consider other plantings other than hostas and daylilies. Sodhi indicated he has planting hostas and daylilies as a result of the last discussion he had with the Planning Commission, who had recommended those types of plants. Hawn inquired what goldfingers arc. Sodhi stated it is a shrub. Hawn noted it is a type of potentilla. Stoddard commented the City is concerned with the canopy cover as well as the ground cover, and requested the Applicant work with Staff to arrive at a suitable vegetation plan for this area. Stoddard suggested that perhaps the City ’s forester also revie v the landscaping plan. Stoddard noted in the past the Planning Commission has required that evergreens also be incorporated in the landscape plan, and recommended the Applicant consider adding some eve.'green type shrubs. Lindquist inquired whether the Applicant is agreeable with removing the landscape fabric. Sodhi indicated he was unaware that landscaping fabric was not permitted and installed it at the recommendation of his landscaper. Sodhi stated he is agreeable to removing it. Lindquist noted the City of Orono does not permit landscape fabric. PAGE 7