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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 18, 2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#04-3042 Pillar Homes, Continued) Shem1ack stated he did not apply for a conditional use pem1it for the excess fill because he was unaware of the City's requirement. Shermack indicated he is now appearing before the Planning Commission to request a grading permit based on the excess fill that was utilized on this site. Shermack stated he would also like to address the City Engineer's comments. First, prior to the landscaping plan being submitted to Staff, at least two site visits were had with members of Staff who advised the landscape architect on what steps should be taken. Shem1ack pointed out there is a two- foot trench with drain tile and rock on top. Shem1ack stated the surveyor was not instructed to dig down to the drain tile and so the elevations depicted on the survey reflect the top of the stone placed in the swale along the pool. Shennack stated they attempted to be very pro-active in their approach to address the drainage on this property and met with staff a number of times to discuss issues relating to drainage. Leslie inquired where the drain tile discharges. Tupper stated the drain tile discharges at about the 93 8', 93 7' contour to the west. Rahn inquired whether there were any public comments regarding this application. There were no public comments. Tupper stated the construction of the swale begins at the 941' elevation at the block retaining wall, which is in the northeast comer. Tupper stated the 941' is the high point, with the swale being constructed five feet from the center point of the swale to the property line and with the swale being sloped towards the lake. In addition, a trench was dug about two feet wide and two feet deep with drain tile on the bottom, which was then filled with rock to the top of the trench. Tupper stated the rock on top is more of a cosmetic feature to make the swale appear like a creek bed. Tupper stated it is their understanding some of the elevations were shot on top of the rock instead of where the soil line was. Leslie inquired whether there is also drain tile in the eastern portion of the swale as it approaches the pond. Shem1ack stated there is not. Rahn inquired whether the home was constructed at the elevation approved. Shermack stated the home was constructed at the proper elevation. Jurgens inquired what the building permit specified for the elevation. Jurgens stated he would like to see a copy of the building permit. Jurgens noted the top of foundation was proposed at 943 .8'. Jurgens inquired what type of joist was utilized. PAGE9