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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 15, 1991 <br />(112)ZONING FILE #1667 - MACMILLAN- CONTINUED <br />Mabusth advised that the MacMillans are seeking a Variance <br />to the City's clean fill standards. <br />Bellows stated that had taken some additional time to look <br />into this matter. She said, "I found that absolutely no one <br />contradicted anything that Mrs. MacMillan had said about her <br />attempts to resolve this matter. Contrary to what was said <br />previously, I do think there is some responsibility on the City's <br />Building Inspection Department. when they have been working <br />closely with a project, to be aware of all aspects of it. I <br />believe that the P4acMillans exercised diligence in trying to make <br />sure that this was taken care of adequately. They were caught in <br />the midst of a rule and system change." <br />Kelley noted that he had been out to the site recently and <br />had seen pieces of tar and cement just off of the old main <br />driveway. He asked Mactlillans if they intend to do more work in <br />that area. <br />Mrs. MacMillan stated that more topsoil would be hauled in <br />and the area would be landscaped and planted with evergreens. <br />Rowlette asked Staff if anything could be done to assure <br />that the various Fire Departments servicing the City of Orono are <br />notifying persons of the proper demolition procedure. <br />Mabusth advised that Staff has informed the Fire Departments <br />*of the problems that are arising with the demolition permit <br />process, and has asked that Fire Departments inform persons of <br />the need to obtain a demolition permit from the City whenever a <br />structure is scheduled for a burn. <br />In light of there being no comments from the public, Kelley <br />closed the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m. <br />It was moved by <br />that Council approve <br />standards. Kelley st <br />the septic tanks have <br />the City's Newsletter <br />for various projects. <br />Bellows, seconded by Cohen, to recommend <br />a Variance to the City's Clean Fill <br />ated that he wanted Staff to confirm that <br />been filled in. Bellows suggested using <br />to advise persons of the need for permits <br />All voted aye. Motion carried. <br />( #13)HARDCOVER- STATUS OF WEED CONTROL FABRICS <br />Gaffron advised the Planning Commission that this matter had <br />been referred back to them by Council, who wished to have a more <br />defined method of utilizing weed control fabrics. <br />Kelley questioned whether it will be possible to <br />differentiate between woven and non -woven fabric after each has <br />been on the ground for several years. <br />0 -15 - <br />