02-20-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 1996 •( #$ - 92108 Norbert Johnson - Continued) Norbert Johnson said it was his plan to have a curved road, not a straight forward road design. He said he did not make note of the width but thought it would be designed at the minimum width. He said the first time that he became aware that the road was designed larger than necessary was when he spoke with a neighbor of the property, John Culliton. He said he is willing to look at a different configuration to aid in controlling the runoff. Mabusth said the topography of the land will be a limiting factor. Rasmussen reitereated the comment made by Welsh on the concern of runoff. She noted challenges with runoff and noted the need for a maximum confidence that there be a zero variance in the incremental runoff from the project. Cindy Culliton, 1131 Wildhurst, noted the major concern expressed by the MCWD when they asked to add a 12' golf green on their property, which borders the ravine. She questioned the effect of five houses, and asked when the MCWD would come in to evaluate the project. Schroeder and Mabusth informed her that the MCWD is also required to approve the project. Culliton asked how much power was given to the MCWD? Mabusth noted conformance was required and both entities, the City and the MCWD, abide by the same guidelines. Jim Stephenson, West Branch Road, inquired about the Morgaard property to the north noting the same issues apply to that property. Mabusth said these properties were not included in the MUSA, and access to the property would be at Wildhurst, not Garden Lane. David Rahn, 1.134 Wildhurst, questioned the comment about the best access being from Wildhurst, noting his disbelief that the Engineer would want a paved road going straight up hill with what he felt was probably a 120' elevation change of the road. Ryan saw the runoff washing straight across the road onto the property. He said this was the first proposal he has seen with access from Wildhurst instead of Garden Lane. Mabusth responded that the earlier 7 lot proposal involved two lots achieving access to Wildhurst via a shared curb cut. Schroeder asked Rahn if he was in favor of access from Garden Lane. Rahn said he was not but neither was he in favor of the proposal as presented as far as the road was concerned. Rahn said he cannot imagine controlling the water that would run off the proposed road. All agreed on the steepness of the incline. Lindquist said there were aiot of questions to be answered concerning the road and would need input from the MCWD and the Engineer. Mabusth said the Engineer would address these issues with the filing of the • preliminary plat. Lindquist also noted the bluff issue and the need for a lot line rearrangement. 27