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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 19.1999 (#2501 City of Orono, Continued) Gappa stated that was considered and it was determined that it was easier to move the dock than to contest it legally. Hawn commented that in her view she does not see a compelling reason why the fill should be approved. Hawn noted that a tetter from Madeline Pigeon was received indicating that she is not in support of this project, citing increased snowmobile traffic and runoff into the lake. Use remarked that she has not heard any negative comments regarding the snowmobilers, but suggested that a snow fence be erected in this area. Smith commented that the amount of fill being requested should not be minimized, and inquired how the amount of fill for this project compares with other applications requesting fill to be placed in wetlands. Gappa stated that the amount of fill proposed is approximately a truck and a half of dirt, noting that the Wetland Conservation Act allows filling of wetlands up to 400 cubic feet and the amount of fill being proposed is minimal. Smith questioned whether the Planning Commission would approve other applications where a request is being made to fill wetlands. Gappa stated that filling of wetlands is mitigated through the Watershed District. Stoddard moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2501, City of Orono, 3601 Bayside Road, to grant a conditional use permit permitting 21.11 cubic yards of fill, and to grant a variance to hardcover within the 75' setback to permit 180 square feet of hardcover, subject to the condition that the Public Works Director personally oversee all work on this project to insure that the cattails and slopes are reseeded and that proper drainage is achieved into the wetland from the road, and that the Parks Commission review this application prior to any work being commenced. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 1, Hawn Opposed. Hawn indicated she was opposed to this motion because in her view it sets a dangerous precedent. Hawn commented that she would like to see the Public Works Department pursue installation of a snow fence in this area Nygard commented that he would like to see improvements to the dock pursued as well SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING (#3) #2479 PETER ANDREA COMPANY. 555 STUBBS BAY ROAD NORTH - CLASS III SUBDIVISION. 7:15 p.m. • 8:05 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted Mark Gronberg, Surveyor, and Jim Deanovic, Peter Andrea Co., were present Weinberger stated the Applicant is proposing a seven lot subdivision for property located at 555 Stubbs Bay Road North. The developer has addressed most of the issues previously discussed Page 5 J