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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,NOVEMBER 19,2001 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#01-2732 Revis Stephenson,Continued) <br /> Stephenson stated he would like this area to be well-forested and intends to plant natural prairie grasses <br /> as well as pine trees, oaks,maples, and apple trees. Stephenson stated that currently the majority of the <br /> trees consist of box elders that will be removed as part of this project as well as two maple trees. <br /> Stephenson reiterated that the road presently is in poor condition and that he has a concern regarding a <br /> financial guarantee. <br /> Lindquist stated the City needs to have a letter of security on file prior to the commencement of this <br /> project. <br /> Stephenson inquired what amount the City would be requesting. <br /> Gaffron recommended the City Engineer and the Public Works Director meet with the Applicant to <br /> discuss the current condition of the roadway and document any existing problems. Gaffron <br /> recommended this item be left up to the City Engineer and the Public Works Director to determine <br /> what the appropriate amount of security would be. Gaffron suggested the Applicant speak with Gappa <br /> following the hearing. <br /> Stephenson stated he is agreeable to do that. <br /> Gaffron inquired when the Applicant is proposing to place the black dirt on the property. <br /> Stephenson stated he would like to do that at the time he does the planting. <br /> Gaffron recommended the deadline for completion of the planting be moved to June 30`h to avoid <br /> problems with winter road restrictions. <br /> Fritzler inquired whether the entire fill would be spread this year. <br /> Stephenson stated the fill would be spread in conjunction with the dumping. <br /> Fritzler expressed a concern that the dirt may freeze before the contractor would be able to spread it. <br /> Frizler suggested the Applicant also advise the contractor to do periodic cleanup of the road, noting <br /> the contractor is prohibited from leaving anything on the roadway. <br /> Stephenson indicated they would comply with the applicable laws. <br /> Lindquist moved, Smith seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2732, <br /> Revis L. Stephenson,HI., 1850 Fox Ridge Road,granting of a conditional use permit to permit <br /> land alteration over 500 cubic yards on the property located at 1850 Fox Ridge Road,subject to <br /> the conditions outlined in the November 13,2001 Planner's Report,and further subject to total <br /> restoration of the area being completed by June 30,2002. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />