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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 20,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 3. #15-3727 JOHN BROOKS,905 AND 960 FERNDALE ROAD WEST, SUBDIVISION <br /> FOR A LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT,6:40 P.M.—6:45 P.M. <br /> John Adams was present. <br /> Gaffron stated the applicant is represented tonight by John Adams. The applicant is proposing a lot line <br /> rearrangement. In this case a portion of the property at 960, located on the north side of Ferndale, is a <br /> triangular piece of property that is virtually all wetland with a portion of shoreland. The triangle is <br /> proposed to be transferred to the property to the south and combined with the property to the south at 905 <br /> West Ferndale. <br /> Gaffron stated the portion that is being transferred, because it is either a very thin strip of shoreland or is <br /> wetland, really has no impact on the build-ability of the lot. The applicant also owns the parcel to the <br /> east. The applicant has not indicated that he plans to combine the triangle with the property to the east, <br /> but that piece by itself is almost entirely wetland. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the channel on the overhead. The 929.4 elevation actually follows the shoreline. <br /> Gaffron stated Ferndale Marsh is really contiguous with the lake because of that channel. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the application. No new lots are being created as a result of the lot line <br /> rearrangement. The applicant will be required to provide new legal descriptions and complete the <br /> appropriate paperwork. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> John Adams stated he would be able to answer any questions the Planning Commission may have. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this item. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. <br /> Leskinen stated this application is also pretty straight forward. <br /> Berg moved,Thiesse seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 15-3727,John Brooks, <br /> 905 and 960 Ferndale Road West,granting of a lot line rearrangement. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 4. #15-3728 W LANDSCAPES,INC., ON BEHALF OF KEVIN AND TERESA <br /> TORGERSON, 1410 CHERRY PLACE,VARIANCE,6:45 P.M.—6:50 P.M. <br /> Mark Hauri, W Landscapes, Inc., was present. <br /> Curtis stated in November of 2014, a permit was issued for construction of a new residence on this <br /> property. As part of the redevelopment of the property,the owners wish to improve the lakeshore area by <br /> constructing new or replacement retaining walls; rebuilding and reorienting the lake access stair system; <br /> replacing in kind the existing deck over the boathouse; and install a permeable patio or a permeable <br /> landscape rock area to replace in kind an existing wooden deck on the lakeside of the boathouse. <br /> Page 3 of 13 <br />