07-20-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ' � ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June 15,2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. Landgraver stated given the amount of activity on Watertown Road, it would be difficult to monitor Watertown Road. Landgraver commented there are dump trucks going down Watertown Road every ]0 to 15 minutes as part of the construction,but that he would encourage inspection of the road and that Staff should take steps to make sure the routes are minimized. McGrann asked if there is a way to limit the time table of the project. Curtis stated due to the amount of material to be brought to the site,that would basically be the limit. Staff has suggested hauling timelines and recommended a limit be placed on the grading work on site. Staff anticipates having a preconstruction meeting with the applicant and their contractor so everyone is on the same page, but that she does not know what the right solution is far the length of the project. McGrann commented the neighborhood would likely want to see a concerted effort rather than have it drawn out. Thiesse stated it appears the applicant would like the same thing, and in his view 3,000 cubic yards could be brought into the site within two weeks. Leskinen asked if Commissioner Thiesse's primary concern is the amount of fill. Thiesse stated his majar concern is getting the trucks off the roads within a reasonable amount of time. Leskinen asked if he would like to see a hard date. Thiesse stated he would like the applicant to set a hard date. Anderson stated last November through April they pleaded with Staff to be able to bring in soil so the fields would be ready for planting this spring, but that they have no way of knowing when the green light will be given. Anderson stated once that green light is given, they would like to do the project as fast as possible. Thiesse asked if he has a place to obtain the fill from. Page 20 of 79