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NfTNUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 21. 1996 (#9) #2183 CHARLES "BECK” KRAMER, 2990 SOMERSET LANE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING - 9:24-10:04 P.M The Aflldavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted The Applicant was present Mabusth reported that the application is for a conditional use permit to dredge open water areas within two wetland areas The applicant ovvns three lots within the Old Cry stal Bay plat In review of both sites by the Engineer, no problem w as found with creation of the pond in the northwest quadrant of applicant’s homestead property, which is of a type 7 wetland The type 7 wetland in the woutheast and front yard was reviewed by John Smyihe of Bonesiroo, who is an aquatic specialist Siiiythc said he would like to see this type 7 wetland protected and not altered, which would result in loss ol several elm trees and sedges found within the wetland Mabusth noted that this area is not a DNR protected wetland, nor is there wetland located on the City designated wetland maps Because of this, no variance is required Mabusth said the applicant desires to have an open water area with the creation of irregular shoreline to encourage habitat w ith 8:1 and 5:1 slopes Gustafson and Smyihe warned that this may result in the loss ot vegetation and a unique type 7 wetland that show s no signs of degradation Kramer said his intent is to improve the looks of the area, and he is in favor of preservation Kramer said he was informed that he could go around existing trees, noting that alot of the trees have been under water for years Some have already been removed due to the flooding, which Kramer feels will continue Kramer believ es the irregular pond design will protect what is there. Mabusth questioned whether the pond has been designed and if it will be as proposed. She noted that the existing plantings provide a natural butter from the cul-de-sac Kramer reiterated that it was his intent to preserve the area with open water, irrt^i.lar shoreline, use of nursery seedlings, and possibly some new trees He mentioned w’orking w'ith a nursery firm in Wisconsin Schroeder asked it the applicant intended to plant evergreens and grass for a decorative pond Kramer said the plantings would be geared towards wildlife He also informed Schroeder that it was not his intent to mow the area McMillan voiced concern with the steepness, noting the diflicu! n cr eating a gradual grade, and with working around the trees without destroying tb i ‘ wstems Kramer said he would have to be selective but did not agree that the area v steep McMillan noted that some wetlands dry up in the summer and type 7 wetlands tend to be seasonal. She informed Kramer that tamaracks are a more natural tree for location next to wetland areas Type 7 wetlands were conducive to more deciduous trees, such as ash McMillan noted the difficulty in growing plantings in some soils and the need for information Kramer reported that he has completed 5 or 6 ponds, which have been very successfi.il. He said he lost about 25% of the trees and kept replacing those losi 15