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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998(#1 - #2289 Jon Pendleton - Continued)There were no public comments.Smith confirmed that the horse would be housed elsewhere over the winter months. Lindquist asked the applicant if he was satisfied with the staff recommendatmns. Pendleton asked if pasture #2 would require fencing if only used as a secondary LeLtive. LindquUt said it could be fenced if it is needed for use. Bressler indicated the use of pasture #2 primarily to provide relief for vegetation growth in pasture # 1. Pendleton said he would wait and see if pasture #2 would be used. Hawn noted the letter referencing best management practices is not specific as to handling of manure. Pendleton said he will speak with Mr. Geske regarding this issue and comply with requirements. Smith said Pendleton would most likely be required to compost the manure. Lindquist asked that clarification on this issue be resolved by time of Council review on February 9. Hawn asked that the compost pile be located away from any wetlands. Pendleton agreed noting the terrain is higher in the pasture area. Lindquist moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2289 per staff recommendation with letter from Mr. Geske referencing proper program procedures. Vote; Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#2) #2290 STEVEN AND ELAINE SILUS, 3225 CASCO CIRCLE - Conditional use permit to grade within 5' of the south propertj line to allow a driveway and retaining wail - 6:44-7:02 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicants were present. Van Zomeren distributed pictures of the construction site from last summer and current pictures with the garage removed. She showed the plans and survey of the property with elevations highlighted and including the landscaping plan. The driveway plan was reviewed The driveway is located 2* from the property line with a retaimng wall and curb to prevent runoff. Runoff will be directed into the south side yard. The dnveway had previously been blacktopped and was shared with the neighboring property^ A drainage swale with steel edging and rock mulch is proposed in the side yard. No fabnc underlayment is proposed because it would increase hardcover. Hawn asked about the height of the retaining wall. Silus said the \vall would be at a 3-1/2 maximum height by the house and be lower closer to the street. The curb is 8 in height. ^ 'v