02-20-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 1996 •( #8 - #2108 Norbert Johnson - Continued) Schroeder asked what was the purpose of Garden Lane. Mabusth said it was platted but currently serves no property. Mabusth said 4 undeveloped parcels within the surrounding Tonkaview plat need access and sewer and noted the opportunity at this time to gain an easement for the sewer. Mabusth outlined the drainageway for the area. There is one major drainageway which drains to the northeast and one along the shared lot line at the south to Wildhurst. During the review of an earlier subdivision, Mabusth said the Engineer asked for a 50 -75' wide drainage easement over the ravine. Schroeder asked if this would still result in a buildable lot. Mabusth said as long as there is at least 1/2 acre contiguous land in Lot 3, it is considered buildable. If a backlot is created, the access cannot cross the ravine area according to the flood plain ordinance. Schroeder asked the applicant if he had anything to add. Johnson said his interest was strictly limited to the parcel under consideration only. It is his plan to sell the lots, build homes, and also live there. It was noted that he is not a professional developer. Mabusth brought attention to the bluff area noting the need for a surveyor to define the bluff area in the grading plan. Johnson said he understood the bluff issue. • Durin g P ublic comments Gary Welsh 1214 Wildhurst inquired about the proposed access road off Wildhurst, which would be located close to his property, and questioned the straight uphill look of the road. Mabusth said Staff was out on site and found no problems with sight lines for curb cuts. Welsh asked if Staff has reported to the applicant on the stormwater runoff problems. Mabusth said Exhibit F addressed the stormwater issue, questioning whether the project would intensify the storage of runoff for the site or if an off -site improvement would be necessary. Welsh asked if the developer received input from the Staff on the preliminary sketch. Mabusth reported that a stormwater retention area is needed for the project, and the developer is responsible for providing retention. She noted that the runoff cannot leave the site at a greater rate than at its undeveloped rate. Welsh asked if Staff has studied the impact of the runoff since the application has been made. Mabusth said it has not yet been done for the sketch plan but will be as part of the formal application process and noted awareness of the problems. Schroeder added that the property is steep and noted the need to understand the issue and consider the stormwater management. Sandy Rasmussen, Wildhurst Trail, asked if the proposed road was not wider than necessary at 66' with a 120' diameter culdesac. Mabusth said the code calls for a 50' wide road with a 100' diameter noting the plan would be amended. Rasmussen asked if it would be the intention to minimize the road size. Mabusth said the road size would be an . issue for discussion as well as storm sewers for the road. 26