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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,November 20,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. . <br /> (#06-3243 NORTH SHORE GARDENS, CONTINUED) <br /> Bremer read a letter from Lee Sundet dated November 16,2006. <br /> Bremer opened the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Bremer closed the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. <br /> William Chadwell,North Shore Gardens, stated he did speak with Dr.Martinson and that the doctor <br /> had expressed a concern regarding the slope. Chadwell stated the retaining wall stops prior to reaching <br /> Dr.Martinson's property. <br /> Chadwell stated he also spoke with Lee Sundet and that Mr. Sundet indicated he would like to wait to see <br /> what the City had to say regarding this property. Chadwell stated he was later informed that the <br /> neighbors would be notified regarding this application and so he then did not contact any other neighbors. <br /> Chadwell stated he did take some photographs of the property. The retaining wall should not be visible <br /> from the Sundet properly and he therefore did not feel it necessary to continue to address Mr. Sundet's <br /> concerns since his concerns related mainly to his view of the retaining wall. <br /> Chadwell stated he did speak with the City Engineer on Friday and that he was advised not to proceed any <br /> further until after he appeared before the Planning Commission. Chadwell stated this property was <br /> basically left in limbo while the other two adjoining properties were corrected and that in his opinion the <br /> only way to permanently correct this problem is to construct retaining walls. Chadwell stated he <br /> understands there are some issues with the view of the retaining wall from the lake and that he has been in <br /> contact with a representative from the DNR about planting appropriate vegetation that is suitable for this <br /> area. <br /> Rahn stated city code allows for one three to four foot width stairway to the lake and that there are a <br /> number of staircases proposed going down to the lake. Rahn stated this plan does not appear to meet <br /> what the City typically allows for access to the lake,which is a three to four foot wide stairway. Rahn <br /> inquired what type of stone would be utilized. <br /> Chadwell stated the stones would be a natural stone similar to a marble and is not sandstone. <br /> Rahn expressed a concern regarding the amount of hardcover being proposed with this plan. <br /> Marzan stated he purchased this property because it was wooded and that he would like to plant trees by <br /> the walls but that he has a concern that the roots would push the walls out. Marzan stated he has had <br /> difficulty getting any vegetation to grow in this area. Marzan stated his first preference is to construct a <br /> retaining wall. � <br /> PAGE 14 <br />