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MINXTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JLXY 17, 1995 (#10 - #2041 Phil & Darcy Otto - Continued) Mabusth said additional fill fi-om the cxcavatio.1 was placed in the rear yard. The Otto’s arc attempting to provided a gentler slope to the rear yard. The problem at the east si has been intc^*fied. The problem now is how to deal with the finished elevations at tte cast vard at 15’ width and maintain 2; 1 slope, and also allow walking access to rear yard. Mabusth said it would be necessaiy to contaa the property owner to the east to gain approval of any encroachment. The propeity is possibly in the m the process of going tax forfeit. Madxisth said detail on elevations, catch basins, and final grades arc needed. Planning Commission is unable to midcc any ftinher recomnwndations until ^e criteria established engineer is addressed. Mabusth asked the Commission if they prefer to revisit the appUcation prior to going to the Council The landscaping plan would be done at that point. The Commission had no problem with the appUcation going forward if it met the criteria of the Engineer. It was recommended that the landscape architect work with the City Engineer. Glen Sauer of 4104 Highwood reported his concern with drainage from this lot exceeding the capacity of the ditch and retaining pond on his property. Sauer does not want this property to further impaa his yard Pictures from heavy rains in 1978 and 1987 were shown to emphasize the problems. Sauer said he was concerned with the filling in the Otto's back yard and the change in the slope in that area. It is Sauer's opinion that how fast the drainage flows does not matter. Sauer says it all will eventually go through the 20’ culvert with 8" tiles. He does not any fill to hamper any of the retention areas. It was noted that the gender slope may aid m water seeping down into the ground of the Otto property. Mabusth said the fill and sod should decrease the velocity of the flow Sauer said there is no more storage capacity available. Mabusth said she would have Glenn Cook review the drainage issue with Shawn Gustafson. Cook is femiliar with the drainage history of the are^ The Planning Commissioners said this further information will need to be studied. Lindquist moved, Berg seconded, to tabic AppUcation #2041 for fimher engineering review by City Engineer Cook. Planning Commission would Uke to receive confirmation on what will occur to the retention areas further downstream. Ayes 4, Nays 0.