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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 15, 1995 (#3 - #2022 Robert Melamed - Continued) Hust spoke for Art F.llis Ellis said a dike was formed when the existing drive at Old Crystal Bay Road was built It had been dry prior to that time Melamed reported that the Engineer had said the tow land had to drain to the north Hust conunented that Ellis said the land used to drain to the southeast Peterson said drainage was an issue in all applications and would look at ensuring that no further problems occurred. Smith asked for clarification on driveways being the personal decision of a homeowner. Mabusth said the curb cuts require approval, but where the drive comes off the curb cut is decided by the homeowner Lindquist moved, Nolan seconded, to approve the preliminary subdivision for Melamed/Lauer w ith the understanding that a variance be granted off the City driveway to allow two units served tfom the City drive with four lots in the total subdivision. Application must meet the 9 conditions stated in Staff memo in addition to conditions as follows 10) create buffered zoning for driveway zones, 11) report received from City Attorney prior to going before the Council on the City's legal right to change the ordinance or allow a variance granted to the City, and 12) encourage developer to change the subdivision name from the "preserve" name The Applicant asked for clarification if Park Dedication, a buffer zone, or an outlot would be done on the east side of the property Mabusth said the City usually does not take wetlands as part of Park Dedication Nolan asked if the purpose was to only provide a buffer zone. Flint said that other wildlife concerns have been noted, such as a north-south pathway for wildlife. Flint said granting a fee would be preferred but would like to see a buffer for the wildlife pathway. Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#4) #1999 DAVID AND VICKI VICKERMAN, 2475 DUNWOODY AVENUE - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - 7:32-7:42 P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Vickerman were present Mabusth reported that the application was originally filed for a deck structure within the 0-75' zone. The Planning Commission denied the application at the March meeting, but confirmed the need for a new staircase along with the removal of the boat house. The City Engineer will need to confirm whether an existing retaining wall will be needed once the boathouse is removed. The area where the boathouse sits will be restored with natural landscaping. Mabusth commented that a demolition permit will be needed and noted that 18 cubic yards of fill will be placed in low areas and to provide adequate soil base to allow pUuiting of ground cover. Landscaping will minimize the fill. There is also the option of stones or chips but no geogrid material is to be used. 8