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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 19,2016 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> feet of dirt would be cut approximately 50 percent across and all the way down to Shoreline in order to <br /> get the property to drain property. Gustafson indicated in some areas they would need to cut out two feet <br /> of dirt and in other places it would be as much as six feet. <br /> Gustafson stated one of the things that was mentioned to the neighbors was that they hope they can do all <br /> of the dirt moving out onto Shoreline Drive in order to minimize the impact on the neighborhood. Some <br /> of the neighbors' bigger concerns were development of the street and the number of trucks that would be <br /> needed to haul out the fill. One thing the neighborhood seemed to appreciate is the fact that all the <br /> construction trucks can be parked on site during construction, which will again minimize the impact on <br /> the neighborhood. <br /> Tom Flint, Architect, stated as it relates to the swale,the trees will remain intact and should not be <br /> impacted by the dirt removal. Flint stated one of the nice things about the site is that most of the trees are <br /> within the undevelopable part of the site and should not be impacted by any of the construction activity. <br /> Flint stated they are only proposing to take down one or two trees as part of this project. One of the trees <br /> to be removed is older and decrepit. <br /> Flint indicated they would also like to landscape the lot more than what it currently is following <br /> construction. <br /> Landgraver stated Staff's recommendation is to reduce the height of the fence but that it is also mentioned <br /> in the practical difficulties statement there is mention of a special needs child. Landgraver stated he <br /> would like to know how a 6-foot fence would provide more safety than a 42-inch fence. <br /> Tashitaa Tufaa,property owner, stated he has five children,two of which are adopted. Tufaa indicated <br /> the 12-year-old is severely autistic and is very tall, which is the reason for the 6-foot fence. Tufaa stated <br /> at their current property they have a 6-foot fence. <br /> Flint stated their proposal is to make the fence visually unobtrusive as possible and that the only purpose <br /> for the fence is to protect the child. Flint stated he understands the lot has been vacant for quite some <br /> time and that the new house and fence would be a big change. <br /> Landgraver suggested the 6-foot fence go partially down the property, run across, and then have a 42-inch <br /> along the side. Landgraver stated it appears people are reacting to the height and the length of it and that <br /> he is wondering whether there is a compromise that can be reached. <br /> Tufaa stated they want to be part of the neighborhood and that they will do everything possible to get <br /> along with the residents. <br /> Gustafson stated there is some flexibility with the fence. <br /> Rossa Tufaa stated he would like to represent his siblings at tonight's meeting and that he would like to <br /> thank the City for the opportunity to live in Orono. Tufaa stated it has been a goal for them as a family to <br /> live in Orono,Wayzata or Medina and that this is where hard work pays off. Tufaa stated his family is <br /> humble and kind and that they will be good citizens of Orono. Tufaa stated they look forward to the <br /> improvement of this property. <br /> Lemke asked if the dump trucks will cause a problem on Shoreline Drive. <br /> Page 20 of 30 <br />