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A- > ; !. * r NUNUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING CO>nvnSSION MEETING AUGUST 21,2000 company called Fine Line Design. O’Kasper stated she contacted the Commerce Department who indicated they do not have a license for Brenshell Homes on file, which means Brenshell Homes is not a licensed builder, O’Kasper stated the license for Fine Line Design has e.xpircd. O’Kasper commented since she was unable to find an office for Brenshell Homes, she has concerns that the City of Orono may be getting involved with a builder who cannot perform. Behnke commented in his view the issue raised by O’Kasper does not have any bearing on the plat that is before the Planning Commission tonight, noting that developers do not need to be licensed. Behnke stated the land developer on this particular development is Brenshell Homes, and that he is the owner of Fine Line Design. Behnke stated he was contacted approximately one week ago by the Commerce Department that there was a problem with his license. Behnke stated the license is issued in his name and not Tom Stokes’, with the office being located in the City of Burnsville. Behnke stated the issue with his license is that his check w'ent uncashed by the Commerce Department and his license was not extended. The Commerce Department has indicated they have had a number of problems with licenses during this period of time. Behnke stated he is continuing to work with the Commerce Department to correct this problem. Sandra Hollenhorst, 1200 VVildhurst Trail, commented in her view no variances should be granted on this development. Hollenhorst stated since this is a ver>' fragile area, the City should take extra steps to insure that what is being proposed will not damage the area. Hollenhorst expressed concerns that if the vegetation is damaged in this area, it will result in another ravine. Hollenhorst inquired what the environmental impacts are when directional boring is done. Weinberger stated the directional boring is being done to protect the slope, w ith a tunnel being bored underneath the ground in order to allow an extension of the sewer system, Weinberger stated if the sewer line were installed the standard way, the contractor would need to dig trenches in which to place the lines in, which would disturb the topsoil. PAGE 21