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L <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 16, 1996 <br />(#13 - #2102 Howard and Elizabeth McMillan - Continued) <br />Howard McMillan said it was their attempt to combat in a non-toxic way the elimination <br />of the purple looseleaf in the non-excavadon areas. He said they were trying to redevdop <br />canals and create a normal natural state. Lili McMiDan noted the approval of the project <br />by their neighbors to the east and west. She also said the MCWD has been notified but <br />still need to contact the Corp of Engineers. <br />Schroeder read nto the minutes a letter from a neighbor, E. Paul Pesak, approving the <br />plan. <br />Schroeder informed the applicants of the Planning Commissions' standard for a natural <br />setting around the pond area. Mabusth said the Engineer has cited the plan as an excellent <br />example of providing transidonal areas within the irregular shoreline and graduated slopes. <br />Smith reiterated the desire of the Commission to not have any "pretty pond" applications <br />and to meet performance standards. Lindquist noted that the application is in line with this <br />standa: J with the use of prairie restoration mix and the designed slope. <br />Howard McMillan commented that he realized the 3-5' depth is normal to create a wildlife <br />habitat. <br />Smith moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2102 for a CUP/variance <br />allowing for an open water area with a conservation easement and conditions 1-S as <br />stipulated in the Staff memo. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />(#14) #2104 B. SCOTT BALL, 1065 WEST FERNDALE ROAD - VARIANCES - <br />PUBLIC HEARING - 11:05-11:15 P.M. <br />The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />The i^plicant was represented by George Stkkney. <br />Gaffron recalled the Bail application from several rnomhs ago regarding the installation of <br />bay windows in the existing house. The applicants have decided, and now propose, that <br />the best option is to remove the existing house and driveway and build a new home. <br />Stickney informed the Commission on the transformation from remodeling to a new home. <br />He not^ that the proposal would now orient the house well on the lot. It was noted how <br />the average lakeshore line on the property swings in towards the home.