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MmUTBS OF THE PIAMIIlliG COMMISSIOil MEBTIIIG OCTOBER 3, 1988 ZOHIEG PILE #1339-UEB CONTimiBD Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained that this matter involved 3 tiers of retaining walls. The lake level tier begins at a 5* elevation and continues to a 7' elevation on the north side and goes all the way up on the north side to an elevation of 12*6" above lakeshore elevation. On the south side it extends up to a 12* elevation. There is an 8* wide section of non-spaced wooden stairs. There is a dock that has not yet been connected to the lower level, but will be connected if approval is granted. Chairman Kelley stated that a chronological accounting of this application would be very helpful. Mr. Lee stated that he started removing the old rock back in June. He also started moving dirt at that time. In July he started installing the timbers. On August 15, a stop work order was issued by the City of Orono. Kelley asked Mr. Lee as to the progress of the project at that time. The only thing left to be done was installing approximately 20 timbers to tie into the steps. After August 15th, the City directed Mr. Lee to perform some remedial land alterations until the permit for the project could be approved. This included filling in some of the sand that had been stored along the shoreline because it was being washed back into the lake. However, Mr. Lee exceeded that direction and was issued a citation on August 26th. Mr. Lee performed more work after the citation was issued. Mr. Lee stated that all that involved was a truck load of dirt being dumped where he needed f il 1. Kelley stated that regardless of the facts involved with this, the project is now done and there is now a 12* wall on the lakeshore. Planning Commission member Johnson asked who performed the work. Mr. Lee stated that he and several high school aged kids did the job. Mr. Lee stated that he was not aware of the fact that he needed a permit to construct the wall. The previous wall fell apart due to erosion. Mr. Oberhauser read several letters that had been written by Mr. Lee's neighbors indicating their support for Mr. Lee's efforts. Planning Commission member Cohen asked Mr. Oberhauser if Mr. Lee had read the memo from Mr. Robin setting forth his ten recommendations. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that Mr. Robin was Mr. Lee's landscaper. Cohen then asked if the City Engineer concurred with Mr. Robin's recommendations. Mabusth stated that many of the recommended improvements were confirmed by the City Engineer. Mr. Robin's stated that the intention of providing the recommendations was to allow staff to see what would be necessary to maximize the impact of such a restoration project. Chairman Kelley stated that he would have a difficult time requesting Mr. Lee to tear down the wall. Cohen concurred with this and added that as long as the ten recommendations were met