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• 1��INUTES 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 /> Kempf stated it is his understanding from the engineer that the only function of the retaining walls is to <br /> hold back the normal slope and that the slope should be continued from the top of the retaining wall <br /> beyond the flat area. <br /> Marzan stated he has paid two engineers and an architect to look at this situation and that this project is <br /> getting expensive. Marzan commented he is unsure whether the structure would stay in place given the <br /> current erosion that he is experiencing. <br /> Kempf reiterated that the engineer has determined the reta.ining walls are not necessary. <br /> Marzan stated he is willing to comply with the City's rules and recommendations but the shelf is the <br /> only spot he has available to access his boat and store his dock. Marzan stated he is willing to do this <br /> project to the city's specifications but that he would like the guarantee of the city that they will back him <br /> if the project fails. Marzan stated they are also going to lose a huge tree in the center of the property � <br /> due to the land washing away and that something has to be done to stop his land from washing away. <br /> Marzan stated some of these siructures have existed since 1911 and that in their opinion it is impossible <br /> to slope the ground to prevent the land from washing away in a rainstorm or when they attempt to <br /> replace the stairway. <br /> . Marzan commented his neighbor has a retaining wall that gets rebuilt every year and that in his opinion <br /> his plan is a very good plan and helps to correct the situation. <br /> Kempf asked whether the applicant would like to address the type of plantings. <br /> Marzan stated they will conform to Orono's recommendations on plantings. <br /> 'Mastey stated some of the plantings they are suggesting would go where there currently is lawn and <br /> would help slow down the runoff. <br /> Kempf stated he has a concern with the mulch being proposed. . <br /> Turner noted the wetland ordinance does not apply in this case but was referenced by the landscape <br /> architect as a guideline. , . <br /> Mastey stated in order to stabilize the hill,they would need to install geo grid fabric and stringy mulch <br /> to help stabilize the loose soil. The mulch would allow the plants to maintain moisture and is part of a <br /> system to help sta.bilize the soil. Eventually the plants would grow and conceal the mulch. <br /> Kempf requested the information contained in the Planner's Report be forwarded to the applicant's <br /> landscape architect. <br /> Kroeger requested a visual rendition of what the proj ect would look like a few years from now be <br /> submitted. <br /> Kempf inquired what is being planned for the area west of the stairs. <br /> PAGE 5 <br />