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• MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 18, 1994 (#2) #1921 MARY A. ULRICH, 1000 LOMA LINDA AVENUE - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION Gaffron reviewed the staff report and noted that staff recommended approval subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Mark Gronberg was present representing the applicant. Peterson asked if the applicant had any problems with any of the conditions and Gronberg responded negatively. Discussion ensued regarding the park dedication fee and Gaffron noted that it would be 8% of the fair market value of the new lot only. Chair Schroeder noted this was a public hearing; no one present wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued regarding the setbacks from the easement from the ordinary high water mark to avoid problems in the future. It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Peterson, to recommend approval of #1921 Preliminary Subdivision for Mary A. Ulrich, 1000 Loma Linda Avenue subject to stipulations 1 -11 as listed in the staff report and the addition of #12, to require delineation of the wetland along Loma Linda Avenue. Ayes 6, nays 0. 0 (0) #1922 ROBERT AND ELIZABETH MELAMED, 1000 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD SOUTH - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION The applicant was not present. Chair Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of #1922 Preliminary Subdivision for Robert and Elizabeth Melamed at 1000 Old Crystal Bay Road, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Ayes 6, nays 0. ( #4) AMENDMENT OF SECTION 10.56, SUBDIVISION 3 Gaffron reviewed the ordinance criteria and definitions proposed for inclusion in the ordinance. Staff recommended approval of the ordinance amendments. Peterson asked what other cities were doing and Gaffron responded he had not discussed this with any others. He felt that the City needed to have something that would give staff the ability to make a determination without having to resort to litigation to resolve differences of opinion. He noted that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was concerned about erosion and protection of the lake shore. Lindquist commended staff on a well - written ordinance. Chair Schroeder opened the public hearing. Beverly and Louis Smerling, 2683 Casco Point Road were present. Mrs. Swirling stated she felt that this was relevant and needed and was glad to see some changes made. She noted they have had a great deal of erosion and have had to build retaining walls on their property to stabilize it. Chair Schroeder noted that drainage was always a concern in the Casco Point area and the Planning Commission is • looking at where it was appropriate to construct houses. 2