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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />ivicETiiNVjr nc,LU v-fiN rcon-u/vn. 1 i /, iwo <br />(US - #2338 Grant Wenkstern - Continued) <br />Gaffron showed the grading plan. He indicated that once the vegetation is reestablished, it <br />shouid not change the stormwater patterns. Erosion coniroi is necessary during <br />construction. Neither pond is in wetland areas. GafFron did not believe a conservation <br />and tlowage easement was necessary at this time. He telt it such an easement was <br />required, it should be done for all the ponds on the course. There will be no negative <br />visual or environmental impacts from the excavation. <br />Gaffron questioned whether the improvements could be done outside of the 26' wetland <br />separation. Wenkstern said the purpose is to reinforce the dike. He noted the large pond <br />flows to Forest Lake, while the other pond flows to North Arm. <br />Gaffron said Staff recommends approval of the land alteration permit subject to the <br />creation of a 10:1 bench at the wetland perimeters. Wenkstern said the bench would <br />result in the creation of cat-tails, which is not acceptable on a golf course. He said the <br />pond wouid not be created if the bench is required. Gaffron said the issue is one of saiety. <br />Gaffron said the City Engineer did say he understood the issue a bench creates for a golf <br />course and would not insist on its creation. Wenkstern noted that one of the ponds being <br />worked on was originally a pond that had been drained. <br />There were no public comments. <br />McMillan moved, Berg seconded, to approve Application #2338 for a CUP for land <br />alteration and variance for working within 26' of a wetland per conditions recommended <br />by Staff with the exception of condition #1 where a 3:1 slope would be allowed in liei. of <br />the bench. Conditions #2-5 still apply. <br />Wenkstern indicated he would create a bench for the pond on the north side, if possible. <br />Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />(#9) #2317 KHASROW DAIVARI, 1082 LOMA LINDA AVENUE - AFTER-THE- <br />FACT VARIANCES - 9:42-9:55 P.M. <br />The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />The Applicant was present.