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4. <br /> ° MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 20,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. � <br /> (#06-3243 Richard Marzan, 2795 Pheasant Road, Continued) <br /> Turned noted the applicant submitted a sixnilar proposal for retaining walls last year,which was <br /> � reviewed by Commissioners Kempf and Kroeger. That application was never completed and has since <br /> been amended to include revegetating the slope, a patio, and a deck within the 0-75 foot zone. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the variance for the vegetation removal but does not recommend <br /> approval of the hardcover and setback variances and the conditional use permit. <br /> Mastey distributed pictures to the Planning Commission of the existing conditions on the property. <br /> Mastey stated the removal of the vegetation in the 0-75 foot area is not an issue but that the issue is the <br /> existing deck and landing consisting of 430 square feet that the property owner would like to upgrade. <br /> In addition,the stairway system is also in need of replacement. Mastey sta.ted they are proposing to . <br /> decrease the hardcover to 317 square feet by replacing it with a new deck and landing,remove the <br /> concrete in that area,and construct a stone stair system and retaining wall. In addition,they would like <br /> to make the dirt in the area more permeable to allow it to absorb a majority of the water and runoff prior <br /> to entering the lake. <br /> Mastey stated they are attempting to construct a safe access to the lake that will be an improvement over <br /> what currently exists. In addition,the landing would also allow a place for a parent or other adults to sit � <br /> � and supervise small children while they are swimming in the lake. Mastey noted the Minnehaha <br /> Watershed District has signed off on the project. <br /> Chadwell noted the Minnehaha Watershed District has stated that this shelf is permanent. The property <br /> owner would like to remove the concrete and the current retaining wall and construct a boulder wall, <br /> which would help to stabilize the slope and the stairs. Chadwell expressed a concern that once the <br /> existing retaining wall is removed,the land behind it would be unstable and could wash down. <br /> Chadwell noted the current retaining wall has buckled even further since last year and raises a safety <br /> concern to people in that area. <br /> Mastey stated given the close proximity to the lake,the fill would be considered unstable and would <br /> require a retaining wall. <br /> Richard Marzan stated they are looking to create a place where they can safely get on and off their boat <br /> - as well as store their boat equipment. Marzan indicated the landing and retaining walls in their opinion <br /> are required to help stabilize the stairway and the soil. Marzan stated he would be willing to listen to <br /> the suggestions of the Planning Commission on what would be appropriate for this area. <br /> Chair Kempf opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. Kempf inquired what the typical stairway width is <br /> for access down to the lake. <br /> Turner sta.ted lakeshore property owners are permitted a four-foot wide sta.irway and a landing up to 32 ' <br /> square feet. Turner noted the stairway is not an issue in this application and that the existing deck is <br /> PAGE 3 <br />