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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 15, 1995 (#3 - #2022 Robcit Mdaned - Condmied) Hint spoke for Art Elhs. EBis said a dike was fbnned when the existing drive at Old Ciystal Bay Road was buih. It had been dry prior to that time. Melamed reported that the En^neer had said the tow land had to drain to the north. Host commented that EDis said the land used to drain to the southeast. Peterson said drainage was an issue in all applications and would took at ensuring that no further problems occurred. Smith asked for clarification on driveways being the personal decision of a homeowno^. Mabusth said the curb cuts require approval, but where the drive comes off the curb cut is decided by the homeowner. i;twtq«it€> moved, Nolan seconded, to approve the preliminaiy subdivision for Melamed/Lauer with the understanding that a variance be granted off the City driveway to allow two served from the City drive with Four tots in the total subdivision.^ ^ Application meet the 9 conditions stated in Staff memo in addition to condition as fr>Uows: 10)createbu£faedzonii^fbrdriveway zones, 11) rqxjft received from City Attorney prior to going before the Council on the City's legd right to change the ordinance or aDow a variance granted to the City, and 12) encourage devetoper to change the subdivision name from the "preserve* name. The Applicant asked for clarification if Park Dedication, a buffer zone, or an outlet 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. 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 \imay. Ayes 5, Nays 0.141 («4) *in» DAVID AND VICKI VICKEHMAN, 1475 DUNWOODY AVENUE - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF FUBUC HEARING - 7:31-7:41 P.M. Mr. A Mrs. Vkkerman were pr^ent. Mabusth reported that the application was or^inally filed for a deck structure withm the 0-75’ zone. The Plaiuiing Commission denied the application at the Mardi 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 planting of ground cover. Landsciqniig wiU naiiiiiuze the fill. There is also the option of stones or chips but no geogrid material is to be used. 8