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• • MINUTES OF TBE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 12, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. (5. CHARLIE JAMES, 425 OLD CRYSTAL!BAYROAD NORTH, Continued) the topsoil stripping on the rest of the parcel would, occur in February. The applicant is proposing to haul in 25,000 cubic yards excavated from the area south of the cemetery in Long Lake to enable a key element of the Highway 12.project to remain on schedule. Gaffron stated in order to -properly handle a large volume of stonnwater drainage coming from Orono's industrial'area and the StoneBay development, a large pond is being constructed just east of the Morrie's site. This pond is planned to outlet into a storm sewer line that takes the stormwater to the east through a series of ponds and into Long Lake. The storm sewer line was initially planned to go through the St. George's Cemetery property. However, both Ames and Mn/DOT have been taking measures to avoid disruption to the cemetery site. It was determined by all parties that disruption of the cemetery site for the installation of the storm sewer line should be avoided if possible. The only other location for the storm sewer line is behind the retaining wall that runs along the south edge of the cemetery property. Gaffron indicated the storm sewer line cannot be installed until the retaining wall is constructed. In order to install the storm sewer line behind the retaining wall, the timeline for construction of the retaining wall has been moved up substantially and requires disposal of 25,000 cubic yards of dirt. Gaffron indicated this was a new occurrence that arose which needs to be dealt with fairly quickly. Because the need to dispose of this material was not anticipated prior to the recent decision regarding the location of the storm sewer line, Ames Construction does not have a site for the disposal of the material. Gaffron stated the interim plan has been revised toIenable the material excavated for the retaining wall to be placed on the James site. This will not require any trucking on public roads. Staff has worked with the applicant to limit the land alteration to the southern portion of the site and to ensure the fill is placed on the site in conformance with the parameters determined by the Council. Gaffron noted other than a berm along the edge of the property, the fill will not be above the elevation of Old Crystal Bay Road, with the berming around the perimeter of the property being a key element to provide some screening and corridor closure. I Gaffron stated the grading plan has not been revised to reflect the discussions of the Council held on November 28`x', but is contained in the plan submitted on Friday. Limiting the topsoil removal and filling to the south end also avoids drainage impacts to adjacent properties to the north and west, which was the key concern expressed by the adjoining property owners. Gaffron stated subject to the recommendations of agencies, which includes the Watershed District a supportive of the request for an interim permit to ; property and to fill and grade that portion of the p' City Engineer and necessary permits from other the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Staff is p topsoil from the southern portion of the James erty. Gaffron noted he has spoken with the surrounding property owners about the drainage issues both short-terns and long -terns and has also discussed this proposal with the Dumases, who also indicated some concerns regarding drainage. Gaffion requested the Council consider authorizing staff to issue an interim land alteration permit for topsoil stripping and filling in the southern portionof the James property subject to the City Engineer's review and the necessary permits from other agencies. White inquired how high the soil would be at the highest point. PAGE 3 of 20