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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1995 <br />( #17 - #2043 Gordon Buhrer - Continued) <br />Gaffron said the applicant has suggested that since the pond at the southeast corner is man <br />made, to fill in the pond to gain dry buildable acreage. The pond is not shown on the <br />national wetland inventory, but if delineated, it would very likely be defined as wetland. <br />Lindquist inquired about the driveway access onto Fox Street. Gaffron said there would <br />likely be good sight distance. It is narrow, not arterial, but should be no problem. <br />The applicant said the current house faces Fox Street, and he prefers a north south <br />configuration. He noted two alternate septic sites have been located on both lots, <br />percolation testing has been done, and approved for a mound system. He asked if access <br />on Fox Street would gain approval. <br />Rowlette said the north/south configuration would not work because of the drainage <br />easement. The easement would be excluded from the dry, buildable area except to add to <br />the perimeter. A 10' drainage and utility easement was noted to be no good for utilities if <br />the ground was underwater. <br />Relocating of the drainageway seemed to be the only solution. This could be performed <br />• with a backhoe. Gaffron noted that the drainage tile continues to White Oak and on <br />occasion may be plugged somewhere. The applicant would be better off with an open <br />channel. The applicant noted that 3/4 of it is now open and the area does dry out. <br />• <br />Lindquist noted that if this was not done and no credit received, there would not be the 2 <br />acres needed. He saw no other solution to the problem. If the drainageway could be <br />moved in order to gain conformity, this could be done. The drainageway could then be <br />followed for the lot line. After the tile was removed, the remainder should be left as open <br />ditch. <br />The applicant noted that the survey for the property had recently been done by Mark <br />Gronberg. <br />Hawn asked if the utility easements are excluded from dry buildable area. She was told <br />they were not if on the perimeter easement. <br />The Commissioners advised the applicant to proceed as long as the lot area minimum was <br />met with the rural 2 acre contiguous dry buildable excluding the right -of -way, easements, <br />wetlands, and flood plain levels. Peterson asked for the applicant to work with Gaffron to <br />work out the details. <br />29 <br />