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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 29, 1978 Page 5 <br />Note that this has been before the Park Commission CONDITIONAL USE <br />and that Commission on April 4, 1978, recommended Morris T. Baker <br />approval of the trail as being .n the interests (Continued) <br />of the Park Commission. The Planning Commission <br />was interested in having all members completely <br />review the facts and they did have one question <br />of the Park Reserve District - that being as to <br />how much of the marsh would be filled by this <br />proposal. <br />Planning Commission Meeting - May 8, 1978. <br />Tin Harr and Alex Mayer were present. They stated <br />that approximately 1.5 acres or 0.3% of total marsh <br />area woulu be filled. The trail would he constructeu <br />to within 50-75 feet of road right-of-way leaving <br />wetlands between road and trail. Jim Olson, City <br />Engineer, stated that drainage is probably of only <br />slight �,oncern and that culverts would be used. <br />Applicants stated that they had approval of Watershed <br />District, preliminary approval of DNR hinging on <br />culvert sizing, and preliminary approval but no <br />permit yet from the Corps. Applicants proposed <br />use of construction fabric as a fill base to <br />minimize uneven settling or mixing of fill materials. <br />Upon Planning Commission questioning of what could <br />be done to minimize deteriment to the marsh, Jim <br />Olson suggested: 1) move trail toward the road, or <br />2) reduce width. Commission members discussed <br />reducing width, leaving out trees and fencing for <br />the 1,200 foot length across the marsh. Commission <br />felt that unnecessary aesthetic value should not <br />be created to detriment of the marsh. Jim Olson <br />:anted to see soil borings and cross-section of <br />he trial. <br />-lotion by Hannah to table this item pending input <br />from the City Engineer with particular attention <br />t_o the trail through marsh the intent being to <br />reduce trail width or move it closer to the road. <br />,T;on Olson will work in conjunction with applicants. <br />Motion seconded by Frahm and unanimously approved. <br />Planning Commission required notification of <br />time and place of site inspection so members <br />could attend if possible. <br />Planning Commission Meeting - May 22, 1978 <br />Tabled at the request of applicant to provide <br />sufficient time to meet with Planning Commission <br />on the Lite. (Continued) <br />PERMIT <br />Park <br />