03-20-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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lr� u MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 20, 1995 ( #8 - #2004 - Robert Melamed - Continued) The applicant reported the ability to get adequate septic area for 5 to6 lots. Septic sites were in non - forested areas. The covenant in future deeds would restrict removal of trees. It is the applicant's desire to create a development that does not look like one, and one which cannot be seen from Old Crystal Bay Road. The applicant wished to create the least amount of impact on the forestation areas which resulted in 4 lots. The applicant said that this would be the minimum that is economically "doable" as there was no negotiation with the purchase price. Two safe access points can be located at the western boundary of the property. The most northern will provide a shared access to lots 1 and 2. If the access to lot 3 is changed to a shared driveway with lot 4, it would require a 300' access easement for lot 4. The shared driveway would have an impact on the buildable lot or it could be replatted. This avoids the use of the City road. Smith suggested access to lot #1 from the property to the north. Then she suggested dropping down between lots 2 and 3 and putting in a driveway with a "y" serving 2 and 3, south of the wetland. Smith suggested no road from Old Crystal Bay Road but the use of the City drive to access 4. This would avoid the wetland areas. The applicant responded • that the City would probably not allow this, and it also does not solve the private road issue. • The applicant prefers plan A. If this is acceptable, then asks what to do with the City driveway. Applicant said he is prepared to upgrade it but would like to consider the impact on the park and neighborhoods if upgraded to a City road. He also reported having met with Zetterstrom from the County, who asked that fencing be removed, and would grant curb cuts. Nolan suggested leaving lots I and 2 as shown but accessing 3 where 4 is shown as the road has to be upgraded anyways. Lot 4 could be accessed at the eastside of City drive. This would take out few trees and no wetlands would need to be crossed. Flint reported that this would be too close to the French Creek Preserve. He said the Park Commission has the right to ask for 8% for Park Dedication and has determined that the land on the east end, about 1.2 acres, approximately 600' long, with a depth of 87, would be a good option. A house plan would have to be changed but this land is virtually forested. It could be left as a natural corridor and is consistent with the results of the survey. It would act as a delinear park. It now has a deer run which would be left open for that use. 12