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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 19, 2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2819 TIM DEVRIES, Continued) <br /> Mabusth asked if the wetlands were merely types 1/2 or more. <br /> Gaffron noted that, in general, the newly defined wetlands were extensions of the original <br /> wetlands and not viewed as wetlands themselves in 1983. <br /> Smith asked if there was a list of notified neighbors. <br /> Gaffron stated that the nearest neighbor is Susan Wilson, who lived across the creek to the east <br /> and up the hill. <br /> Mr. Robin stated that he wished to address each of the concerns or conditions noted in the staff <br /> recommendation. He began by stating that the applicant has no intention of compromising any <br /> existing wetland sites and intends to steer clear of any risk to the septic sites. He added that <br /> more heavy duty silt fencing was not an issue and the applicant had already committed to doing <br /> that and more. As far as the delineation and new recording, Mr. Robin stated that the applicant <br /> would prefer to not have to go to the added expense of additional surveys at this time and asked <br /> if there were other options. Mr. Robin indicated that the setbacks to wetlands do vary depending <br /> on the type and size, and he believed the court to be shoehorned in to fit the appropriate <br /> proportions currently. He continued that discussion had taken place with regard to moving the <br /> court to the other site, however, since no residence exists on that site, the accessory structure <br /> could not be supported there. This would also limit future potential sale of that parcel. <br /> Mabusth asked why trees were removed from the shaded area. <br /> Mr. Robin stated that the applicant was trying to eliminate the infestation of buckthorn and was <br /> also forced to remove the box elders that were beginning to fall upon themselves. <br /> Mabusth asked where and if a home were to be placed on the upper lot. <br /> Mr. Robin stated that there were no plans for a home to be built on the upper lot, but they have <br /> merely opened up the play area. <br /> With regard to staff recommendation#5, the encroachment into the 26' setback, Robin explained <br /> that the applicant would be building a concrete curve around the entire court approximately 6"to <br /> 12"to avoid spilling of additional fill. He pointed out that approximately 120 cubic yards of soft <br /> soil would need to be removed from that end of the court providing a diagonal support system. <br /> PAGE 21 of 28 <br />