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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COmiSSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 19, 1993 ZONING FILE §1793 - CONT. Fri«t«n •xplaln*d th« b«rm«d ar«as around! tha pond art to bo fillod frcMi the spoHa removed from the pond area. Ha eald they hope to alleviate the flooding problems in the area with thie pond. The applicant noted the swale was necessary to move the water froei the front of the house to the rear. He felt the installation of the pend wou’d enhance the usability of his back yard as in the spring It is very wet. He contended that the pond on the Bast tan property to the east has never overflowed Into his wetland araa. He explained that di.ring the spring the drainage through his property to the Daniels’ property flows very fast. He felt the Installation of the pond would preserve that flowage without causing additional problems. Chair Bellows noted the Conservation and Flowage Easement, which was filed In the chain of title for the propr ty, states very clearly that no trees, shrubs, or vegetation sn&lI be removed, no dirt shall be moved, etc. She suggested the Easement was approved to protect the property from Improvements such as what Is proposed. She indicated the City Engineer feels this improvement is not necessary to alleviate the drainage problems claimed In application Involving flooding of basement areas. Weekman explained the need for an alternate septic site and the restrictions that apply to that site. Including the requirement that the site be setback 75’ from any body of water. Cliff Otten felt that If the pond were redesigned, the setbacks could be met. Bchroeder said the only way they could approve such a proposal would be If the applicant could prove that the Improvement would provide for the betterment of the pond. Cohen noted *f the drainage pattern were changed, the pond by his house would virtually disappear. He added, Johnson bought the property with these conditions on It, and the easements and requirements were filed in the chain of title. The applicant noted the drainage ditch outlet to the west over time has lost its functionality. He expressed concern for his property value. 8