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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO ClTi COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 1996 <br />(#6 - #2179 Theresa Worsted - Continued) <br />Callahan asked Mabusth if the surv ey was satisfactorj'. Mabusth said the surv e>' w as <br />current. <br />Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to approve Resolution #3800 noting the garage <br />dimensions as 26\22' V’ote Aves 4. Nays 0 <br />(#*T) #2183 CHARLES KRAMER, 2990 SOMERSET LANE - CONDITIONAL <br />I SE PERMIl - RESOl.UTION #3801 <br />The applicant was present <br />Mabusth review ed the land holdings of the applicant which include three parcels, one <br />being his homestead. The application is for a conditional use permit and does not require <br />any variances The w etlands in question are of a type 7 .lohn Smyihe, an aquatic <br />scientist with Bonestroo, reviewed the wetlands One wetland area was found to be <br />degraded, and the proposed dredging would result in an upgraded wetland The other <br />wetland was found to be untouched and not degraded Smythe recommended that this <br />particular wetland should be left intact The proposal w ould result in a loss of trees <br />Smyihe did suggest the buckthorn growth could be removed The applicant amended his <br />application after receiving Smylhe's recommendation <br />Mabusth reported that the Planning Commission recommended the alteration of only the <br />one pond and denying alteration of the pond located in the southeast corner Conditions <br />placed on the application include the spoils be limited in their removal to the applicant's <br />property to the north only. The type 1 and 2 wetlands are to be staked in the field and a <br />26' separation maintained Both septic sites are to be protected and fenced off Erosion <br />control is to be maintained until the ground cover has been restored <br />Kramer indicated that he was satisfied with the Planning Commission's recommendation <br />and stipulations <br />Goetten asked Mabusth if there should be any specific wording in the resolution to <br />maintain the "Hardwood Swamp" as recommended to be left untouched by Smythe to <br />protect the land in the future Mabusth said the area is now identified as a "Hardwood <br />Swamp" Type 7 and would be limited to only that now spelled out by such a <br />classification Jabbour noted that the ordinances in effect now only prohibit the cutting of <br />trees. Mabusth indicated that the wetland is not a designated wetland of the City but is <br />protected under permit reviews by Corp of Engineer and MCVVD. <br />City Attorney Radio suggested a conservation easement be placed over the property if <br />the City wants it to be protected He indicated that the application process is the <br />appropriate time in which to make this request Goetten said she would like to see this <br />conservation easement be taken if Kramer was in aureement.