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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING � <br /> Monday,August 17,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> The Planning Commission should discuss the items for consideration listed in Staff's report as well as any <br /> other additional issues or concerns resulting from public comments. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the wetland setback variance to allow construction of the <br /> driveway with the following conditions: <br /> 1. Applicant shall comply with all of the permitting requirements of the MCWD, specifically the <br /> wetland, erosion control, and floodplain alteration rules. <br /> 2. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the City Engineer upon submittal of the <br /> application for a building permit for the new addition. <br /> 3. The applicant shall enter into an encroachment agreement with the City to address the existing <br /> and proposed improvements within the sewer easement. <br /> Curtis stated Staff is aware the neighbor to the west would like to comment on the addition. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. <br /> Jay Jackley, 1205 Shoreline Drive, stated he is very good friends with his neighbar and that he would like <br /> to work these issues out. Jackley stated he has worked a little bit with a real estate attorney friend on this <br /> matter but that he was only able to see the plans last week and really has not had time to review this <br /> matter in depth. Jackley stated his attorney friend brought up four items within the ordinances that he <br /> suggested be brought to the Commission's attention tonight. <br /> Jackley stated the first issue is that he wants to make sure the plan will not be detrimental to his property <br /> with respect to the risk of flooding. The property currently experiences quite a bit of flooding. <br /> Jackley stated the second issue is, given the potential impact to his property, he would request that he be <br /> given a reasonable period of time to obtain a second set of eyes on this project. Jackley stated he would <br /> like to have his own consultant look at this property in regards to the watershed and flooding potential as <br /> it pertains to the wetland area and driveway. <br /> The third issue is making sure that the delineation that was included in Staffls report is correct. Jackley <br /> noted there was some riprap that was placed on the property a few years aga Jackley indicated he did <br /> speak with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District,who informed him that there was no permit far this <br /> property to place riprap there. Jackley stated as a result,he would like to make sure the delineation was <br /> properly done and that in his view the riprap has changed the drainage. <br /> Jackley stated the fourth item is, if he was given some additional time, in his view Mr. Wyman and <br /> himself could come up with some solutions that would help protect his property from the negative <br /> impacts of this development. Jackley stated in his view these items could be accomplished in a short <br /> period of time. <br /> Jackley indicated he does have a few photos to demonstrate the water damage to his property. Jackley <br /> pointed out the riprap that was placed next to the pond. Jackley noted the MCWD did not know when the <br /> Page 2 of 43 <br />