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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 17,1999 #2492 RICK AND GAIL LUZAICH, CONTINUED Stoddard stated that he should work with City Staff to determine the appropriate width of the stairway, noting that the Planning Commission is not attempti ng to deny access to the lake by the Applicant. Mueller stated that they would like to remove the stumps, grind them down to the point where they are no longer protruding, which will require some minor grading of the slope. Mueller stated that they would also like to eradicate the poison ivy and other nuisances that occur on the bank. Muelier inquired whether they could commence work on the retaining wall as a means to prevent erosion, noting that they will have a civil engineer out to inspect the site to insure that the wali wiii stay in place. Mueller commented that they would like to have a better understanding of what type of trees and size of trees the City would like to see for this area, noting that it is impossible to replace some of the larger trees. Hawn stated that they would like to see as large of trees planted as possible that have a good chance for survival, end that perhaps the forester would be in a better position to address that. Mueiier inquired whether this application could proceed to the City Council on the condition that agreement is reached with City Staff on a level of treatment that is appropriate for this area. Stoddard stated the Pianning Commission can vote on this appiication or table the application, noting that the Applicant will not be able to do any grading or retaining walls. Mueller inquired whether the stumps could be removed. Lindquist stated that in his opinion no work shouid be done given the history of this application until it has been approved. Lindquist remarked that he would not be comfortable approving any work on this property until City Staff and the City's forester has had an opportunity to look at this situation, and that in his opinion this application should be tabled. Stoddard indicated they could spray the poison ivy. Mueller inquired whether all the weeds could be sprayed. Stoddard stated that only the poison ivy may be sprayed. Hawn commented that the weeds may be cut. Hawn indicated that this appiication will probably be denied if voted on tonight. Weinberger indicated that this application requires variances and a conditional use permit that needs to be acted upon regardless of the tr.idscape plan. City Staff is willing to work with the Applicant on this matter. Luzaich requested that his application be tabled. Hawn inquired whether the 60 day time limit needs to be extended. Weinberger inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to waive the 60 day limitation. Luzaich indicated he wouid be willing to waive the 60 day time period. Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to table Application #2492, 2490 Old Beach Road, Page 10 t