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ORONO planning COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 21,1999 (#2501 CITY OF ORONO, CONTINUED) Gaffron remarked that the Planning Commission could approve this project and recommended that it be reviewed by the Parks Commission. Lisa Olson, Stubbs Bay Road, commented that she has approached the Hennepin Park Commission and the Orono City Council with concerns regarding a long history of trespassing in that area, and that she would like to see this area remain more private. Olson requested that Item #9 from the City's Comprehensive Plan be read into the record. Hawn stated Item #9 states that the lake shorelines will be protected from alteration. Natural vegetation in shoreland areas will be preserved insofar as practical and reasonable in order to retard surface runoff and soil erosion, and to utilize excess nutrients. Clearcutting will be prohibited. In areas of soil or wave action erosion natural stone rip rap shoreline proetection will be encouraged. Olson stated that this area experiences a significant amount of water runoff down Stubbs Bay Road and that the wetland is needed to filter that water before it goes into the lake. Olson commented that the quality of the deck is poor and that no garbage can is located in the area, with little or no effort on the part of the City as far as cleanup of the area. Olson encouraged the Planning Commission to maintain the wetland as is. Berg commented that the dock needs to be relocated so it lies within City-owned property. Gaffron stated the City is attempting to establish a walkway to the City-owned dock, noting that the Public Works Director is not available tonight to answer these questions. Stoddard commented he would like to have these issues addressed and that perhaps this matter should be tabled. It was the concensus of the Planning Commission that the publi access to Stubbs Bay be maintained. Lindquist stated without a survey, the Planning Commission is not able to determine whether the dock is located on City property. Stoddard moved, Hawn seconded, to table Application #2501, 3601 Bayside Road, to allow the Parks Commission and City Engineer to review this application to determine whether an alternative to filling the wetland exists, whether the dock needs to be handicapped accessible, and to determine the correct location of the dock and walkway. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. SKETCH PLAN REVIEW (#8) #2498 MOLLY AND DRAPER JAFFRAY, 2620 FOX STREET - SKETCH PLAN Molly and Draper Jaffray, Applicants, were present. Gaffron stated the Applicants are requesting a Sketch Plan Review for a two-lot subdivision for property located at 2620 Fox Street in Orono. The existing 4.1 acres is developed on one residential site with access being gained from Fox Run. The proposed lots would create a property boundary along an existing drainageway, which will minimize the amount of drainage easement area to be Page 12