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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 18,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3080 Interspace West,Continued) <br /> Evelyn Schommer, 2106 Sugarwood Drive, expressed a concern that the excavation for the retaining wall <br /> would disturb the roots of the trees,noting the trees are on their property and that she does not want the <br /> trees to be killed as a result of the work done in the area. Schommer indicated the trees are 20 to 50 feet <br /> and that she would like to retain as many trees as possible for privacy reasons. <br /> Marilyn Mileusnic, 2110 Sugarwood Drive, expressed a concern that the trees are not being continued <br /> across to the northeast corner. <br /> Gundlach indicated the landscape plan specifies a berm in that area planted with a prairie grass mix. <br /> Mileusnic stated she would like to see some trees planted in that area. Mileusnic indicated she has a <br /> concern that this project will negatively impact the value of her property. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the City's landscape consultant has looked at the excavation work for the retaining <br /> wall and the impact it could have on the trees. <br /> Gundlach indicated City code allows a retaining wall to be constructed five feet from the property line <br /> and that no permit is required to remove the trees should the property owner decide to cut them down. <br /> Gundlach concurred the proximity of the excavation work near the trees may be a concern. <br /> Carlson stated he is also concerned about protecting the trees on the neighboring property and that orange <br /> screening would be erected to notify the excavator of the boundary line. <br /> Rahn closed the public hearing. <br /> Fritzler moved,Kempf seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3080,Interspace <br /> West,Inc.,2060 Wayzata Boulevard West, General Development Plan approval subject to the <br /> conditions outlined in the April 13,2005 Planner's Report. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> *5. #05-3073 DAVID AND JOANN POMIJE,801 TONKAWA ROAD,PRELIMINARY <br /> SUBDIVISION <br /> Rahn moved,Jurgens seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3073,David and Joann <br /> Pomije,801 Tonkawa Road,preliminary plat approval subject to the removal of all existing <br /> structures and hardcover prior to final plat filing. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 6 <br />