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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 /> Lemke asked if the flooding experienced last year was because the pond overflowed onto the lawn. <br /> Wyman stated it was. Wyman stated the drainage comes from the Ferndale Marsh as well as the golf <br /> course. Wyman indicated there is an in-pipe from the Ferndale Marsh and that the other issue is that this <br /> particular wetland runs a considerable distance along County Road 15 to Mr. Jackley's driveway. <br /> Sharratt stated due to the wetlands and the sewer easement,there is only about half of the site that is <br /> available for a structure. The existing hardcover is a little over 11 percent and they are proposing 14. <br /> Sharratt stated they are substantially under the 25 percent allowed. <br /> Sharratt noted the site is designed to take on water,which is what happened last year. Sharratt stated last <br /> year was the highest water level ever recorded on Lake Minnetonka and everyone's yards were soggy. <br /> Leskinen asked if there are any additional public comments. <br /> There were no further public comments. <br /> Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. <br /> Leskinen stated in her view the proposal is reasonable with the conditions recommended by Staff and the <br /> City Engineer. Leskinen noted the structure itself is conforming and that the Planning Commission is <br /> only looking at the variance to wetland setback. <br /> Leskinen asked if the setback is a Watershed District or the City's buffer wetland. <br /> Curtis indicated it is the City's 35-foot setback from the edge of the wetland. <br /> Landgraver stated the applicant has done a good job with the revised plan. Landgraver stated to his <br /> understanding Mr. Jackley is raising two issues: The driveway and the flooding issue, which are two <br /> separate issues. Landgraver stated he is not inclined to hold the application up knowing that it will take a <br /> few weeks to get it before the City Council. Landgraver stated in his view that will be sufficient time to <br /> investigate whether there is any increase in the likelihood of flooding. <br /> Thiesse stated he is in agreement with Commissioner Landgraver. <br /> Lemke stated the drainage contours appear to drain towards the wetland and away from Mr. Jackley's <br /> property. Lemke stated what happened last year was probably a result of all the rainfall that this area <br /> experienced. <br /> Schwingler stated his major concern was whether this project would alter the essential character of the <br /> neighborhood and that the biggest issue is to take the engineer's comments and incorporate them into the <br /> plans. Schwingler stated the engineer's comments are based on the grading detail and that he will be <br /> making sure it is done properly. Schwingler noted the Planning Commission is only a recommending <br /> body and that the City Council has the option to do something different. <br /> Berg noted one of Staffls conditions says that the applicant shall comply with the conditions of the City <br /> Engineer. <br /> Page 5 of 43 <br />