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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 19,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2747 Tonka Ventures, Continued) <br /> Hawn stated perhaps the Planning Commission could make the vacation contingent upon the builder <br /> resolving these problems. Hawn inquired whether that would be acceptable to Nieland. <br /> Nieland stated that would be acceptable. <br /> Kay Rendson, 3685 Lyric Avenue, also expressed concerns regarding drainage and erosion in the area <br /> of the hill. Rendson stated she has concerns if the grade is elevated. <br /> Hawn inquired what specific items Rendson needed rectified on her property. <br /> Rendson stated the drainage needs to be corrected as well as trees replaced for screening. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the builder can be required to correct these problems. <br /> Gaffron stated in his view the two issues are totally unrelated, and suggested the Planning Commission <br /> make a recommendation to Council that Staff follow up with the neighbors to find out what the issues <br /> are and see how they can be rectified. <br /> Kluth inquired whether Staff has the authority to require the builder to rectify these issues. <br /> Gaffron stated the builder needs to comply with the overall site landscape and grading plan and obtain <br /> occupancy permits for the individual units. Gaffron stated in his opinion Staff should be able to request <br /> the builder comply with the grading and drainage plan as well as the landscaping plan. <br /> Constance Leaf, 3695 Lyric Avenue, indicated this project has created a number of aesthetic problems <br /> in her back yard area. Leaf expressed concerns that the hill is eroding and causing drainage problems in <br /> her yard. Leaf questioned whether there would be additional problems if the foundation is moved closer <br /> to the hill. <br /> There were no further public comments relating to this application. <br /> Mabusth recommended the City Engineer be requested to review the plans and visit the site to see <br /> whether they are being complied with. <br /> Mabusth moved, Smith seconded,to recommend approval of Application#02-2747,Tonka <br /> Ventures,3749 Livingston Avenue,vacating a portion(10 square feet)of a dedicated drainage and <br /> utility easement on the plat of Lake Minnetonka Woods,subject to Staff review and approval of <br /> the final grading and drainage plan and landscape plan on east side of property,and further <br /> subject to Staff assisting in the enforcement of the planting of appropriate trees as originally <br /> called for in the landscape plan. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 22 <br />