11-18-2002 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, November 18, 2002 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#9) #02-2854 KEVIN AND JANET MANLEY, 1973 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD, Continued Gaffron pointed out that the grading activity to date on the west side of the house has left virtually no vegetation intact and 90% of the lakeshore yard in a state of bare unprotected soil. Staff and MCWD have required that hay bales and silt fencing be in place during the past few months until proper plans were submitted and approved. 7) Gaffron noted that undercutting of the lakeshore bank due to high water wave action may be a separate issue from the work that has been done to the lakeshore yard. However, the bank at the immediate shoreline is very steep, 60% slope with little vegetation to stabilize it. Without riprap and some method of shoring it up, this bank has the potential to erode and/or slump off in the foreseeable future. With regard to the proposed boulder wall and landscaping plan received on November 12, 2002, Gaffron indicated that the City Engineer has had little time to comment, however, his initial comments were as follows: 1) the plans should include existing and proposed contours 2) hardcover calculations should be included with the submittal 3) Section lA-1 should include the existing grade, along with 10' on either side 4)plans should identify the boulder sizes and types to be used for retaining walls 5)proposed plant types should be identified on the plans 6) elevations should include the proposed native plantings to review the amount of screening provided 7) all tree and plant removals should be identified on the plan 8) more detail, including materials, drainage area served, storm event sizing, etc. should be provided regarding the"First Flush Drain Zone" 9)plans should identify erosion control measures proposed to protect the lake during construction 10)plans should be submitted to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for review and comment Gaffron pointed out that the proposed boulders will add a significant amount of hardcover to the west 0-75' zone (39.5%per the submittal calculation). Gaffron maintained that the current proposal appears to continue the applicants' apparent goal of creating a wide yard that walks out from the new door elevations where a narrow, higher yard previously existed. He encouraged the Planning Commission to review the pre- and post- construction photos, which further show the amount of clearcutting that has PAGE 17 of 29