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was still concern it that regard. Gaffron replied that at this <br />time the cuts and the fills were equal. Mr. Reep confirmed this. <br />Planning Commission member Johnson inquired as to water existing <br />around the 84 contour. Gaffron responded that it was presently <br />wetland and the proposal is to make one end of the pc -id deeper <br />and leave the other end at its present elevation. <br />Mr. Reep explained that the wetland area is approximately <br />15" deep, which in not sufficient for wildlife habitation. <br />Presently there are no cattails, only weeds. The purpose of this <br />project is to add approximately 2' to the depth of the pond to <br />maintain a level of water in that area. There should not be any <br />changf- in the storage capacity. <br />There were no comments from the public regarding this matter <br />and the public hearing way closed. <br />It was moved by Planning Commission member Johnson, seconded <br />by Planning Commission member Hanson, to recommend approval of <br />application #1324, for a conditional use permit for excavation in <br />a wetland area, per staff recommendations. Motion, Ayes=5, <br />Nays=O, Motion passed. <br />#1325 LAKEVIEW GOLF OF ORONO, INC. <br />405 NORTH ARM DRIVE <br />CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT <br />PUBLIC HEARING 7:40 P.M. - 7.42 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication an,, Certificate of Mailing were <br />noted. <br />The applicant was present for this matter. <br />Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron apprised <br />the Planning Commission of the applicant's intent to excavate 3 <br />small ponds and create a new tee box within the golf course <br />property. These proposed projects are all to take place within <br />an area adjacent to County Road 19, at the west side of the golf <br />course. The ponds would enhance not only the aesthetic quality <br />of the course, but also the challenge ci the game itself. They <br />should also aid in eliminating on -going maintenance problems in <br />wet areas. The tee box is being relocated because of complaints <br />from neighboring properties. The new location will place the tee <br />box apFroximat,�ly 100' further away from the neighboring <br />property. There will be some fill removed and the spoils will be <br />deposited in a location where there will be no adverse effect on <br />drainage. 71he City 3ngineer and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed <br />District has reviewed and approved the proposal <br />There were no comments from the public regarding this matter <br />and tha public hearing was closed. <br />Mr. Wenkstern explained that he was hopi - to eliminate some <br />water problems by installing the ponds and re :sting the tee box <br />should redirect the golf balls away fiom the road and passing <br />cars. <br />24 <br />