06/15/1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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0 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 15, 1992 ( #3) 01739 ALBIN J. NELSON, 500 OXFORD RD - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING 7:25 - 7:27 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Albin Nelson was present. Mabusth explained that this application involves the removal of existing retaining walls and placement of fill. She noted he plans to install slopes at 2.5:1. It is recommended that grass not be used as ground cover. The City Engineer has asked that granular material be placed to the rear of the 4' high retaining wall and that grading be done to encourage drainage to the side of the retaining wall. Nelson asked that he have the option of constructing the wall out of material other than modular block. It was moved by Cohen, seconded by Peterson, to recommend approval of Application #1739 for Albin J. Nelson, 500 Oxford Road, for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of retaining walls • and grading, subject to the conditions recommended by the City Engineer, with the exception that the applicant be allowed to construct the walls from material of his choice. Ayes 5, nays 0. • ( #4) #1740 STEVEN M. HARRIS, 3850 WATERTOWN ROAD - RENEWAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING - 9:30 - 9:33 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Steven Harris was present for this application. Mabusth explained that this is a renewal of a conditional use permit to allow excavation of a retention pond. There are many positive aspects related to the proposed retention pond. There will be a fence around the pond to keep the horses from destroying or defeating the purpose of the pond. It was moved by Bellows, seconded by Chair Kelley, to recommend approval of Application #1740 for Steven Harris of 3850 Watertown Road, approving a conditional use permit to allow the installation of a retention pond. Ayes 4, nays 0. 8