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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 16,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3100 Larry and Sheryl Palm, Continued) <br /> and that they would like some assurance that the runoff is addressed in that area. Rasmussen indicated <br /> they would not be opposed to a berm in that area. <br /> Rasmussen stated they do not have any issues with the layout and footprint of the house,but indicated <br /> they would like to see the buffer replaced on their side of the swale. <br /> There were no further public comments. <br /> Kellogg indicated he has not had a chance to review the latest drainage plan until tonight. Kellogg stated <br /> his previous concerns with respect to how the drainage should be handled. Kellogg stated some issues for <br /> discussion are whether the size of the house is appropriate for the lot and is the footprint situated in the <br /> right position. Kellogg stated the perception from the lake should be taken into account when considering <br /> the two-tiered wall. <br /> Kellogg stated the grades of the swale are also a concern,noting that a five percent swale is typically the <br /> maximum on a slope without some further engineering. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the height of the wall would be reduced as it goes further north up into the <br /> property line. <br /> Buchanich stated the height of the wall would decrease as it goes near the property line. <br /> Kellogg stated in his opinion allowing the wall to encroach within five feet of the property line may be a <br /> better solution. <br /> Buchanich stated they would like to direct the drainage into the center of the lot. <br /> Rahn stated he would like to see a gradual swale. Rahn inquired what type of screening is being proposed <br /> and what type of materials would be used to construct the wall. <br /> Buchanich stated the closest portion of the wall would be located 150 feet from the lake. <br /> Rahn stated he would prefer to see a more detailed lake elevation showing the walls and the screening for <br /> the walls. Rahn inquired whether a decision has been made on the type of materials for the walls. <br /> Palm stated their choices are block,boulder or Keystone. <br /> Rahn stated another option would be a poured wall,noting that the potential failure of the wall is another <br /> concern. <br /> Palm stated they originally considered a poured wall but changed to a keystone wall because they did not <br /> think the City would approve a poured wall. Palm stated a Keystone wall would be an engineered wall. <br /> PAGE 12 <br />