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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 20. 1994 1 * 1 (m #1939 IIMOTHY OTTEN, 425 TURNHAM ROAD - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) Tim Otten discussed the plans for the garage and noted he plans to add trees along the east side of the garage to provide more buffering from adjacent properties. It was moved by Smith, seconded by Nolan, to recommend approval of #1939 Variance for Timothy Otten, at 425 Turnham Road, including landscape screening on the east side of the garage as recommended by staff, and this is to be installed within one year from the date of building permit issuance. Ayes 7, nays 0. (#7) #1940 KEITH J. SPENCER, 25 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD NORTH - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING Keith Spencer was present. Chair Schroeder noted that the Certificate of Mailing and the Affidavit of Publicatio : were on file with the City, Mabusth reviewed the proposal. Chair Schroeder read a letter regarding the disposal of material from the wildlife pond from City Engineer Shaun Gustafson. He noted the City should obtain a construction schedule from the applicant. Keith Spencer stated they plan to use hay bales as a means of erosion control while the dredging is underway. Lindquist inquired how long the process would take and Spencer responded he would have it completed within 30 days from the time construction commenced. Discussion ensued regarding waterfowl nesting areas and Peterson asked if the applicant intended to construct an island in the pond for that purpose. Spencer responded that he did not intend to construct one. Drainage in the area was discussed. The soils and amount of water in the area were discus.'redl and concern was expressed regarding the potential for equipment getting stuck and mired in the wetland. The restoration process was discussed and the Planning Commission felt that a construction management should be included in an approval. The Planning Commission also felt that a letter ot credit should be posted until the construction was completed to ensure that the streets were kept free of mud and debris from the dredging operation. It was moved by Nolan, seconded by Smith, to recommend approval of #1940 Conditional Use Perm it/Variance for Keith Spencer at 25 Orono Orchard Road North, subject to the five stipulations included in the staff report and the following additional stipulations: 6.A construction management plan shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to issuance of the permit. Streets shall be kept clean during the construction process. The entire project shall be completed within 90 days from the date of commencemer t The applicant shall submit a Letter of Credit in the estimated amount of restoration of the area. ■■Ji