06/18/2012 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June 18,2012 � 6:30 o'clock p.m. As it relates to Item 9,this standard requires that the fill and its resulting use for a new residence must not substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses.The proposed use of the property for construction of a residence will not be changed as a result of the proposed fill, so there should be no change in the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties. Item 13 req�tires that the fill be designed to take into account the natural, scenic,and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact. The fill and proposed grading on this lot will have minimal, if any, environmental impacts. The grading proposed is deemed by the applicant to be the minimum necessary to provide an ideal building pad for the proposed home. The City's consulting engineer has indicated that a storm water pollution prevention plan will be required, that any retaining walls higher than four feet will require engineered plans, and that a MCWD erosion control permit will be required prior to a building permit being issued. Sven Gustafson, Stonewood, stated he is representing the current homeowner of the property. The current homeowner of the property did not have anything to do with moving the fill and that his firm has been � hired by them to construct a new home on the site. Gustafson indicated they did not become aware of the issue until they applied for a building permit and that they are trying to figure out a solution to the problem. Acting Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 9:33 p.m. George Stickney,Developer, stated he was the owner of the property and the contractor. At the time the house next door was being built, it was being built by a different builder. The builder said he had some extra dirt and that the site should have been graded at the time. Stickney stated he told the developer to talk to Staff and that he paid for the two elevation changes from Gronberg. Stickney indicated he found out that he was in the wrong two weeks ago and that it is not the new owner's fault. Stickney stated the lot should have been graded like that since day one and that he apologizes to the City for the oversight. Acting Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 9:35 p.m. Thiesse asked what the fill consists of. Stickney indicated it is largely clay. Thiesse noted the garage will still have to have footings that go down to natural, good clay. Gustafson indicated he is aware of that. , Leskinen indicated she did visit the site and that the fill does appear to fit in. � Landgraver moved,Thiesse seconded,to recommend approval of Application#12-3560, Stonewood,LLC,on behalf of Matt and Neena Kissner,3205 Graham Hill Road,granting of an after-the-fact conditional use permit. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. Page 26