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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18 , 1996 (#8 -#2193 MCWD -Continued) McMillan asked what type of wetland was involved in the application. Syverson said the wetland was DNR classified type 3. McMillan asked if there w as any purple loose strife found in the wetland . Syverson said he was not aware of any but did understand the need to monitor the situation. McMillan asked about the shape of the pond. Syverson said the shape was drawn to fill the easement and maximize the storage. The plan calls for a break in the grade and planting of emergent vegetation. A wetland specialist will assist in the landscape plan. Maple indicated MCWD had a working relationship with the Landscape Arboretum . McMillan asked if the MCWD had any idea where the phosphorus was coming from. Syverson said it was a non-point source. Runoff was noted to be a contributing factor. McMillan noted the need to educate the land owners regarding this issue. Maple said phosphorus is a major concern of the MCWD noting animal and vegetation loading is heavy . Coleman voiced a concern w ith problem of back up in the area of the private road. She asked that coverings or grates be placed to alleviate clogging from logs . Syverson said the clogging issues have been addressed but there is a problem with two culverts under two driveways . He thought the City maintained the culverts but said the MCWD could look at screening. Bick asked who was responsible . Lindquist noted the road is private and the upkeep is the responsibility of the property owners. Smith asked what communication has taken place between the neighbors and the MCWD. Syverson said he has spoken with the two land owners affected by the application. Smith ·suggested the notification process be broadened. McMillan noted the project included . hauling on a private road implying the property owners using the road should be notified . Coleman indicated that she was notified of the hauling . Maple noted that there has been no decision made by the board of the MCWD to do work down stream of the driveways at this time . Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application #2193 with Staff recommendations 1-10 . Vote : Ayes 5, Nays 0 . (#9) #2194 DAVID ALAN SUTHERLAND, 1365 ARBOR STREET-VARIANCES -UBLIC HEARING 9:52-9:58 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted . The Applicant was present. 20