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MINUTES OF TIiE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 21,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Commission would essentially be allowing a driveway within the bluff setback area. <br /> Gaffron stated the applicant will need to supply appropriate engineering reports. Gaffron noted the <br /> applicant would be allowed to rebuild in kind. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the bluff on this property does not extend along the entire property. <br /> Gaffron illustrated the bluff areas and non-bluff areas of the property. <br /> Levang asked whether the garage could be side loading. <br /> Gaffron stated it is likely there would be additional hardcover if a side-loading garage is constructed. <br /> Levang asked whether that would provide safer access. <br /> Gaffron stated it would not necessarily be safer and it could also make the drainage a little more di�cult <br /> to control. <br /> Landgraver asked how the gutters would drain from the west side of the house. <br /> Gaffron stated the gutter would need to be diverted into one of the outlets. <br /> Tom Budzynski stated one of the main issues is the large,mature tree,and that if the tree is to be saved, <br /> you would need to be at least 15 to 20 feet from the trunk of the tree. Budzynski indicated he would have <br /> to oversize the hole by at least one foot to accommodate the foundation. To cut the tree down later would <br /> be a substantially higher cost to the property owner. In addition,a substantial amount of the canopy is <br /> into the footprint of the house and would need to be cut back. Budzynski indicated he does like trees and <br /> attempts to retain them whenever possible but that in this situation the tree would not survive the <br /> construction. Budzynski noted they have gotten permission from the neighbor to take care of the tree on <br /> the side. <br /> Pertinen noted the stairway down to the lake would be reduced to four feet wide and constructed of <br /> timbers. <br /> Budzynski stated as it relates to the swales,they will be constructing a series of swales that will handle <br /> the runoff. In addition,vegetation will be planted to help prevent erosion. Budzynski noted they will be <br /> bringing their plans to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District after they receive approval from the City. <br /> Levang asked whether the swales will be cut into the slope. <br /> Budzynski indicated they would be. Budzynski stated there are certain plants that are designed to help <br /> clean the water which will be planted. Budzynski stated they will make sure the runoff does not <br /> negatively impact the water in the lake. Budzynski stated some new trees can be planted to replace the <br /> trees that are removed. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit opened the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. <br /> Page <br /> 14 <br />