02-20-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 1996 0 ( #1 - #2017 John O'Sullivan - Continued) The question arose whether the adjacent land was a tax forfeit parcel, but Mabusth said it was owned by the Lafayette Ridge Homeowner's Association and asked Mr. Larson to check on the paperwork required to remove the parcel from the tax forfeiture list to ownership under the association. O'Sullivan noted that the association was in support of his project. Schroeder said the project only makes sense because there is only open land between the extensive wetland and car wash. Mabusth said it was necessary to define the elevation of the wetland area. Schroeder said the project would be based on being at least 26 from the wetland area. Thompson said he has based the plan on the recorded information and from speaking with Glenn Cook as to the wetland elevation at 931 as providing an adequate distance from the 26' wetland setback. The distance would need to be verified. Schroeder noted that the retention pond would provide more protection for the wetland area. Mabusth agreed in that the drainage now goes to the wetland area. A letter from the church noted their agreement to the easement for a holding pond and grading. Mabusth said the City would ask for additional retention area within the proposed storm water pond as a condition of the vacation approval. Schroeder said he would like to see grass installed in the area where Navarre Lane is vacated. • Lindquist moved, Schroeder seconded, to recommend approval with the understanding that the setback variance would be 30' for the car wash and a 7' variance for parking with structural coverage excess approval of 5.2 %. Approval by Council would be needed for allowance of a third fuel station on the intersection with buffering on the north side if remaining residential. Verification of the distance to the wetland is required. A verification letter regarding issues raised by Gustafson and addressed by Cook is required. Navarre Lane vacation would be approved for vacation with requirement of green planting areas being installed. The extent of the vacation and legal description of the church property is required to complete the vacation. A retention pond would be required as established by the City for the vacation with the proper easements obtained from the church. Hawn said she would be in support of the plan but not for the 30' setback for the car wash. Smith said she was not in favor of the plan, especially in view of the car wash and new construction of a very intensive project requiring variances along with the safety factors. Smith said there was a possibility of a combination without the car wash. 0