02-20-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 1996 •( #7 - #2111 T.J. Bieker - Continued) Smith moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of Application 92111 for the construction of a permanent 24' long dock as specified in the application. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. SKETCH PLAN REVIEWS (#8) #2108 NORBERT JOHNSON, 1181 WILDHURST TRAIL - SUBDIVISION /SKETCH PLAN REVIEW This review is a sketch plan for a proposed 5 -lot subdivision and is for input only. It was noted that no vote will be taken for any action at this time. Mr. Johnson, the applicant, was present. Mabusth reported that the proposed 5 -lot subdivision is on 7 acres bounded by Wildhurst Trail and unimproved Garden Lane. Mabusth reported on the history and background of the area in which this property is located. The Saga Hill Preservation Society, of whom many were in attendance, were interested in gaining tax forfeit land for a park as well as land currently owned by the Midwest Bank. The Saga Hill Society group are working is with the City and the Park Commission regarding this endeavor. The Society is interested in what happens on the property in question, currently owned by Arnold Soskin, who was said to not reside in the area. Mabusth noted that the property is within the MUSA with the nearest sewer located on Tonkaview and Wildhurst. The plan is to gain both access and sewer from Wildhurst. The proposal is for Lots 1 -5 and with a platted road with a culdesac. A 20' easement corridor would provide access and sewer to Lot 3. The code requires a 30' outlot for back lots, which would run along the shared lot line between Lots 2 and 4. The Engineer's report gives various options for access and sewer in the Tonkaview plat. The Engineer has suggested vacating Garden Lane and bring access in another way with a major road to Wildhurst as well as sewer. A second option by the Engineer would be to construct a private road with a future extension outlot connecting with Garden Lane, which would stay private. A 30' outlot would also be required for back lot. Mabusth said there is adequate area for a back lot. The zoning only asks for I acre and the property has adequate area to meet the 150% area standard. All lots meet the code for area. Option 3 includes an outlot with an extension, but instead of creating a backlot, Lot 3 • would be realigned so it does not go through the ravine area. Driveway access would be proposed in unimproved Garden Lane.. 25