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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> August 20,2001 <br /> (#01-2689 Mandeep Sodhi,Continued) <br /> Mabusth noted the Planning Commission does not have a survey that reflects what exists at the present <br /> time. <br /> Hawn commented the survey before the Planning Commission is different than what she saw when she <br /> visited the site this afternoon. Hawn inquired whether the width of the stairway has been increased from <br /> what previously existed. <br /> Sodhi stated the width of the stairway has remained the same. <br /> Kluth commented it is difficult for the Planning Commission to make any recommendation on this <br /> application since they do not have all the information before them. Kluth questioned whether the <br /> putting green would have any impact on the vegetation plan. <br /> Gaffron stated the City of Orono does allow for a stairway leading down to the shoreline,with no other <br /> structures being allowed. Gaffron stated the City would need to review the retaining walls to determine <br /> whether they are necessary for erosion control. <br /> Weinberger noted the putting green is not located within the bluff impact area. <br /> Hawn concurred that the Planning Commission does not have sufficient information concerning this <br /> application. <br /> Kluth stated in his view the proposed landscaping plan does not follow the typical natural vegetation <br /> restoration plan for this area. Kluth questioned whether the proposed plantings, such as hostas, were <br /> a good choice for this area. <br /> Weinberger stated Staff felt hostas, along with day lilies,would help to establish some ground cover <br /> prior to the natural vegetation growing. <br /> Kluth commented in his view the proposed landscaping might not be sufficient vegetation and that <br /> perhaps some grasses should also be allowed to grow in this area. <br /> Hawn stated the Planning Commission would like to see the Applicant plant a couple more trees in this <br /> area. <br /> Sodhi indicated his plan includes two maple trees. <br /> Hawn expressed concern that the survey before the Planning Commission does not reflect what has been <br /> recently constructed. <br /> Sodhi stated basically the second retaining walls is missing from the survey. Sodhi stated there would <br /> be planters on both sides of the stairway. <br /> Smith inquired whether the replacement stairway is the same size as the stairway that was removed. <br /> Weinberger stated Staff was not able to determine that. <br /> PAGE 8 <br />