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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, July 21, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#16 #03-2922 IMAGINAILITY ON BEHALF OF MIKE CASHMAN, Continued) <br /> Waataja stated that a wetland is defined by plants and soil types and water alone does not <br /> constitute a wetland. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether the property owners would be interested in performing a <br /> delineation to find out where the wetlands are. <br /> Ornstein indicated that she had been given the impression that the owners would be willing to <br /> take the next step by identifying the wetland and refining the monument design accordingly. <br /> Chair Smith suggested the Commission table the application to allow Ornstein the opportunity to <br /> conduct the delineation. <br /> Waataja asked the Commission if they felt a hardship existed, whether it be the wetland, <br /> vegetation or location of the drive. If they felt there was a hardship and would consider a <br /> wetland setback variance, then a delineation should be conducted. If they didn't feel there was a <br /> hardship, there would be no sense in requiring a wetland delineation. <br /> Chair Smith believed that, while the markers could be revised, they are necessary. She indicated <br /> that not all members of the Commission would support overturning staff's recommendation to <br /> put up the monument in the wetland. <br /> Ornstein asked for direction. <br /> Gaffron encouraged the applicant to design a street sign, on a 4X4 post with hanging address <br /> plates. He noted that the code allows 2 s.f. per address. <br /> Berg questioned whether the monument could be moved up to replace the current split rail fence. <br /> Gaffron stated that the sight triangle would be negatively impacted by moving the monument in <br /> place of the fence. He indicated that many possibilities exist and should be discussed in further <br /> detail, especially, since the vegetation and trees themselves also obstruct the sightline. <br /> Berg moved, Mabusth seconded, to table Application #03-2922, Imaginality on behalf of <br /> Mike Cashman, for the purpose of redesign and wetland delineation. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays <br /> 0. <br /> (#17) #03-2924 TODD SMITH ON BEHALF OF JIM AND JULIE HARSTAD, 4550 <br /> WOLVERTON,VARIANCE, 10:35— 10:38 P.M. <br /> Todd Smith, on behalf of Jim and Julie Harstad, was present. <br /> Chair Smith stepped out of the Chambers briefly, from 10:35-10:37 P.M. <br /> PAGE 30 of 37 <br />