02-18-1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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• • • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 18, 1992 ( #6) #1715 CITY OF ORONO, 2700 TOWN HALL ROAD - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 7:23 -7:30 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing was noted. Mabusth reviewed that the designed wetland for this site was designated at 1018' elevation, with a drainage easement designated over the drainageway that came in from the school property and drainageway that exists to the east. She noted the M.C.W.D. has requested that detention be provided on -site, meaning additional storage volume needs to be created to store the runoff from the totally developed site. She reviewed two options: 1) three ponds; and 2) 1 pond. Mabusth noted that Stephen McComas, limnologist of Bonestroo, prefers the three pond option. Mabusth noted the Design Committee had met that day. Bellows noted she thought that meeting had been postponed, and asked that notices be sent in the mail prior to the meetings. Bellows asked if Boarman had commented on the situation. Mabusth noted that Boarman was not present for the meeting. Mabusth stated he had not commented. Chair Kelley asked if there was any benefit as far as mosquito control goes to either option. Mabusth explained with only one large pond there was a greater potential for the water becoming murky. She was unaware of the pest control issue. It was moved by Chair Kelley, seconded by Bellows, to recommend approval of App I i cat i on #1715 for the C i ty of Orono, 2700 Town Hal I Road for a conditional use permit and variance to allow land alterations in excess of 100 cubic yards within a designated Type 2 wetland. Ayes 4, nays 0. Johnson asked what was in place on the site. Mabusth noted there are large piles with rich, dark soil, and many potholes with water. Granular fill is being brought in to raise the building and parking lot area. She noted geotechnical fabric will be installed in all parking areas. 8