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