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F rf- I- r -f. I k. i. ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING BELD AUGUST 20, 1990 ZONING FILE #1473/#1570-DOWNEY CONTINUED runoff to 50 Other thdn Mr* Downey s proper^/. Mabusth replied, "v;ater has always drained down to Mr. Downey's property." Mr. Downey disagreed. He said. “The neighbor brought in a tremendous amount of fill. There was drainage onto my property, but it was not as severe as it is now since the retaining v/alls were removed. I know Maureen was out to look at the property. Does the Planning Commission believe there is drainage coming from the neighbor's property?" Rowlette replied, "There is no doubt about it. You can see evidence of where the water is draining and there are exposed tree roots The other Planning Commission members concurred 30IXOWS said, "I am concerned about Mr. Downey's proposal to resolve the problem. I do not see that v/hat is proposed will fix the area that has had the most severe erosion. The area oy tne accomplish what you are trying to achieve. Bellows referred to the letter from the City Engineer. She said, "It is Glenn Cook’s opinion that the retaining wall planned is in excess of what is necessary for bank stabilization. He is calling for a retaining wall along the east side 01 the boat house. However, he is not in favor of the other wa-ls as shown. Mr. Downey replied, "I am trying to save as much money as possible and am, therefore, receptive to the City Engineer s iBOve the boat house out of its present locatj.on. B0XIOW8 asked Mr. Downey how the boat house is currently being used. Mr. Dowiey replied. "It is being used as a recreational area for my children and for a place to store v/ater skis, etc." Hanson said, "I am in agreement that some form of retaining walls are necessary to deal with erosion, particularly at the east wall of the boat house. I concur with Maureen that the area source. We could table this application for another month. - 5 -