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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 17,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gaffron asked whether the Watershed District follows WACA rules. <br /> Barnhart stated to his knowledge they do but that he will verify that. <br /> Kinve indicated he would be in support of an ordinance that gives the residents guidance on where the <br /> lines are so then they do not have to worry about the water level changing periodically. <br /> Barnhart stated that is part of the challenge and the reason why delineations are only valid for five years. <br /> Thiesse noted the delineation and the amount of wetland were developed for this specific property. <br /> Barnhart commented he is not sure what the WACA rules states regarding that. <br /> Christopher Jones,2320 Longview Circle,noted he did submit some written comments regarding this <br /> issue. Jones stated he would like to commend Staff for their excellent recitation of Orono's history in <br /> protecting the water quality of the area lakes and streams. Jones stated what that points to is the fact that <br /> Orono really does care about water quality and has taken very proactive steps to protect that so it does <br /> continue to preserve the quality of water that flows down the creek. <br /> Earlier this evening there were comments made about abdicating the rights,responsibilities,and the <br /> power of the City Council and the Planning Commission. Jones stated the ability to control things at the <br /> local level, especially as more and more developments take place, is important. Jones noted the purpose <br /> of the buffer is to keep large amounts of water from reaching the watershed too quickly and that the City <br /> needs to look carefully at any structures that shed water into the wetland regardless if it is a shed or a <br /> sports court. If a case by case basis is needed,that option should be made available. <br /> Jones stated when it comes to lakeshore property,those property owners should be required to do <br /> something to mitigate runoff from going into the lake directly,such as an additional buffer zone or <br /> plantings. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 11:13 p.m. <br /> Page 61 of 72 <br />