06-19-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 19, 1995 C�1 �#2�?S 1!/fr••l,�Pt p��r,L _ !'..., *rr „oril Commissioners agreed that changes to the plans were made as asked. Mabusth noted a newly defined designated wetland on the property. Mabusth commented that a vacation of the utility and drainage easement on the old shared lot line would be asked for when further division occurs. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application #2025 with the Staff recommendations 14, and with the understanding that if Lot 1 is subdivided, it will be subject to the standards and ordinances at that time. Ayes b, Nays 0. ( #2) #2029 WILLIAM F. SMITH, 2580 FOX STREET - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - 7:50 -8:30 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Mr. Smith was present. At the last meeting of the commission, Smith was asked to gain access to the newly created lot from Fox Run. Four property owners have sent letters voicing their opposition to the use of this access. The applicant's subdivision proposal requests the use of the . existing easement driveway to serve all three lots. It was noted that there is 2+ acres of dry contiguous land to the west of the driveway. Mabusth said another alternative sueaested at the sketch elan review would be to allow a second curb cut to serve the new lot, but that would conflict with the City's comprehensive management plan for rural areas. An earlier subdivision stipulated a disclaimer that if an additional lot was created, a private road would be needed to serve 3 lots. To satisfy the current code, a 24' wide paved road would be needed with a cul -de-sac within the only area available, a designated wetland. Mabusth said if division was considered a back lot/front lot configuration, an outlot at 30' width could be installed along the east lot line. Lot 2 would have to continue using the existing drive. There would be minimal encroachment of the designated wetland. The applicant would like the Commission to recommend using the existing driveway for the lot. Smith has added 4” of new gravel, which has already conformed to the ruts. The applicant will bring in a blade to cut the drive to make it uniform and then crown it for Droner drainage. Smith said this would be done to all of the driveway and the turnaround areas. Mabusth noted that the on -site septic tests confirm suitable area for septic treatment on Lot 2. There would be contiguous 2 -acre of dry land to west of easement drive that intersects Lot 2. • 2