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a MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,October 19,2009 6:30 o'clock p.m. #09-3431 WAGENER PROPERTIE5,CONTINUED Curtis stated this is less than what was originally proposed. Berg stated she does not feel this is the venue in which these issues should be resolved and that the application should be tabled. Catherine Russin stated they did not know about this until they were notified by the City. Russin indicated they would appreciate the opportunity to discuss what is proposed to be done with the applicant. Curtis stated Staff could set up a meeting with the neighbors and the City Engineer and perhaps the applicant's engineer prior to the city council meeting. Schoenzeit noted there has been a review done by the City Engineer and that he has approved the work. Kang suggested that the Planning Commission move this forward and that a meeting be arranged with the neighbors. Catherine Russin asked what would happen if they still had concerns following the meeting. Kang indicated they could appear before the City Council. Johnson stated he is willing to meet with the neighbors individually and explain as best he can what is provided for in the drainage plan and the best practices plan and erosion controls that are being proposed. Johnson stated he was not aware of the neighbors' concerns until tonight. Johnson requested the Planning Commission move this application forward. Peterson requested the application be tabled until the issues are resolved. Berg stated the Planning Commission does understand what is being proposed,but that the motion could be contingent upon the applicant's engineer or representative meeting with the neighbors. Peterson asked why this is being moved forward if the neighbors' concerns have not been addressed. Berg noted meeting with the neighbors would be a condition of the motion,and that if they feel their issues have not been addressed,they can address the City Council. Berg stated the Planning Commission understands what is being proposed and that the City Engineer has reviewed and approved the work. Schwingler stated the public notice is part of standard procedure and that the issues raised by the City Engineer were addressed in a revised plan. Schwingler recommended the neighbors meet with the applicant's representative and the City Engineer. Chair Kang closed the public hearing at 8:49 p.m. Berg moved to recommend approval of Application#09-3431,Wagener Properties,LLC,3165 North Shore Drive,granting of a conditional use permit,in accordance with the City Engineer's recommendations,subject to the applicant and/or his representatives meeting with City Staff,the City Engineer,and the neighbors prior-to the next City Council meeting. Page 14