04-15-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 15, 1996 • ( #2) 7 :30 P.M. - #2126 CITY OF ORONO - VACATION OF PORTION OF NAVARRE LANE 7:33 -7 :39 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mabusth reported that the recent O'Sullivan application involved the partial vacation of 33' of Navarre Lane along the northwest side of the property. The Council, in granting approval of the O'Sullivan's vacation, conceptually approved and recommended the City proceed with the comprehensive vacation. Navarre Lane has been barricaded since the 1960's. Part of the vacated land would be used for a retention pond to treat and store runoff from the contributing 4 acre watershed. There are several utilities located within the right -of -way. A 66' easement over the vacated right -of -way will be granted by the Lafayette Ridge Homeowners Association, John O'Sullivan, and the church. During public comments, Brett Hallonquist asked what was happening with the church lot. Peterson said there are no applications currently before the Commission regarding this property. Mabusth commented that the retention pond, which would receive runoff from the church property, would benefit the neighborhood. She advised that the neighbors should be award of the landscaping or barriers being placed along Olive Avenue. Mabusth said the City's recommendation for vacation resulted from their desire that no commercial vehicles enter through this area. Hallonquist asked if there were any drawings of how the • area will look. Mabusth invited Hallonquist to review the City's records. She noted that there were no drawings of the pond but suggested he review the drawings of the project at O'Sullivan's, Peterson moved, Hawn seconded, to approve the vacation of the portion of Navarre Lane subject to Staff recommendations and with Staff development of pond shrubbery. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #3) #7:45 P.M. - #2127 DAVID F. WILDE, 4689/4695 WEST BRANCH ROAD - SUBDIVISION OF A LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT 7:45 -8:10 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The applicant was present. Mabusth reported that the applicant proposes a lot line rearrangement of two existing lots, each 3+ acres in size. The property is located in the LR -lB, 1 acre zoning district. The 2 acre zoning district surrounds the property. The purpose of the rearrangement is to provide additional area for septic use to serve one of the lots. The access plan to the property is via a 25' road and utility easement along the west side of lot 2 of the West Branch Hill Subdivision. The City is concerned with the use of the 25' access located • within property to the north because the alternate septic site is close to the proposed access drive. Mabusth said additional testing will need to be done.