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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON MARCH 17, 1997 <br />(#4 - #2209 Spring Hill Golf Club - Continued) <br />Krueger asked about the effect on the oak trees from the construction noting oak trees <br />should not be impacted from mid-April to July due to the ease in spreading oak wilt. <br />Crosby said this issue can be dealt with noting the number of oak trees was small and the <br />majority of the trees are maple. <br />Crosby also addressed the concern regarding the DNR’s knowledge of the location of the <br />Big Woods in terms of the project. The DNR did believe it ended at the Orono project. <br />Crosby said they have treated both areas in Orono and Medina as being part of the Bjg <br />Woods. Crosby said Braman haJ spoken with the DNR and gave them additional <br />information dealing with the issue. Gaffron indicated the EAW included maps that related <br />llic location of the Big Woods and what impact the club would have on the Big Woods. <br />Stoddard questioned whether there was any information in the EAW regarding any threat <br />to endangered species. He inquired when the inspection of the property was made and <br />any effects found. Braman said inspections were conducted in September, October, and <br />November. He said he did not find spring blooming plants. He said the DNR informed <br />him that the deer have eaten the plants due to the lack of shrub canopy. Braman said the <br />density of the trees was such that there was little under growth. Braman said the Big <br />Woods does not house any endangered species. Braman said he looked at the overall <br />value of the Big Woods as undisturbed land with wetlands as breaks. Braman said he does <br />not anticipate any fiirther field work. Krueger commented that there were spring <br />blooming plants found in the property. <br />Smith moved, Berg seconded, to continue the application to the Planning Commission <br />meeting of March 31. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />(Items #5 and 6 follow Item #1.) <br />(#7) #2216 WINSTON AND BARBARA ADAMS, 3195 CASCO CIRCLE - <br />VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 9:46-10: U P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailii g were noted. <br />The Applicant was present with contractor, Steve Bocne.