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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 20. 1995 (#6 - #2003 - Art and Kathy Henntngsen - Continufd) There were no public comments Mabusth reported on the drainage system for the property. Water drains from the wetland to the SE under two culverts, into a pond, to an underground 100' culvert, located under the applicant’s driveway pavement, with an outlet at the grassed lakeshore yard draining along a line of pine trees eventually to lake. No erosion was noted. Mabusth was unaware of erosion problems of lakeshore bank area Once the plastic is removed around house, Mabusth and Nolan both said this might bring flooding problems to the lower level. The applicant said that the builder assessed the hardcover in relation to drainage. The builder plans to build up around the foundation with soil Water has pooled in the lower level entry The drain tile pumped water out but drained back into the house The grading meds to be looked at. Commission members were asked for their viewpoints Schroeder is concerned with making a distinction between structural and non>structural hardcover. Nolan commented favorably on the use of natural vegetation between the house and lake. Lindquist thought the plan was ambitious but had no problem with it. He earlier made note of the large amount of up-lront structure with the two patios and deck in comparison with the hardcover removals required Rowiette noted the long narrow lot and how that resulted in the hardcover pooling in one area Lindquist moved, Berg seconded, to approve A|^lication #2003 with the understanding that the plastic under the rock and hardcover removal be completed prior to the footing inspection for the new construction. Detail grading and drainage plans will need to be reviewed by City Engineer Ayes 7, Nays 0. SKETCH PLAN REVIEWS (#7) #2002 WILLIAM SMITH, 2580 FOX STREET - SKETCH PLAN/SUBDIVISION Mabusth reported that this is a sketch plan for a subdivision of three lots. The French Lake Upper Basin has been redefined as wetland and is no classified as a protected lake. The property is no longer located within a shoreland area. The RR-IB zoning requires two acres of continuous dry land.