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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 17, 2014 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />Page 22 of 23  <br />  <br />Gaffron stated he received a string of e-mails today between the City Engineers and the developer’s septic <br />contractor and that there was a discussion that the topography that was provided in that area does not <br />match what is really out there. The engineers are attempting to rectify that but that it brings into question <br />whether or not the topography in that area is accurate. Gaffron noted Lakeview will be coming to the <br />City Council for preliminary plat approval at the next Council meeting and that will be one of the issues <br />for discussion. <br /> <br />Schoenzeit stated listening to the residents needs to be a top priority with that development. <br /> <br />Leskinen stated she attended the November 10 meeting. The City Council approved the Sarenpa <br />application and the Harris application on Ferndale. The City Council also looked at the preliminary plat <br />for Bayside Road. In that application Mr. Rennebohm stated he would rather not enter into a <br />conservation easement, which would not have been required as part of the development. Leskinen stated <br />the E-cigarette ordinance was also approved. <br /> <br />Leskinen stated the City Council found that the scope of the Mark and Kristin Anderson project was <br />significantly larger than what was approved. <br /> <br />Curtis stated the area to be graded and the amount of material exceeded the approval. <br /> <br />Mack stated they also put 10 feet of fill in the wetland. <br /> <br />Leskinen stated the Council requested they file a new application with the changes. The Fred Johnson <br />application on Orchard Beach was tabled. Leskinen indicated there was also a discussion about some <br />road repairs on Casco Point Road and sewer maintenance on Old Crystal Bay Road. <br /> <br />9. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> <br />Mack noted that new residential home starts in Orono for the first three quarters of this year have <br />exceeded expectations. <br /> <br />Landgraver stated the Planning Commission also appreciates the hard work of Staff on the applications. <br /> <br />Leskinen noted there is no December Planning Commission meeting. <br /> <br />Curtis stated there is no December work session scheduled at this time. <br /> <br />Landgraver asked what the Planning Commission should focus on with the wind conversion systems. <br /> <br />Gaffron suggested the Planning Commission start with the commercial/industrial areas. Gaffron noted <br />wind generators would not be allowed in the shoreland area, which would remove a significant number of <br />properties. <br /> <br />Leskinen stated she recalls having some discussion on the commercial piece previously. Leskinen noted <br />the City has a very limited number of commercial/industrial properties. <br /> <br />Schoenzeit commented it was helpful to have Mr. Lanpher talk about his experiences with wind <br />generators. <br />Item #01 - PC Agenda - 01/20/2015 <br />Approval of Planning Commission Minutes <br />[Page 22 of 23]