04-15-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 15, 1996 • ( #3 _ #2127 David Wilde - Continued) Peterson asked if there is adequate area for an alternate septic site? Mabusth said this is unknown at this time. If the property is developed with access as proposed, additional septic testing would be required. Mabusth noted that the property is within the MUSA but no sewer is available to the property. Mabusth also commented that the property is close to the 9 -1/2 acre park land property to be given to the City. Mabusth located the parcels owned by the bank that the Saga Hill Preservation Society has an option to purchase for eventual transfer to the City as park land. Mabusth noted that the north access was considered and reviewed in 1980 by the County under a past application. The County, at that time, said the existing access could only be used by three properties. Any additional properties gaining access would require the hill to the east in the County road be reduced. Mabusth said the County allowed the access when the Trapp property was developed but stipulated that no additional properties gain access from that area. Mabusth said at the proposed level of use by 5 properties, the City would require a private road. Mabusth said the area and width of the property would satisfy the backlot division • requirements. David Wilde said the property was inherited by Barbara Sollner -Webb. Wilde said Sollner -Webb asked Wilde to represent her and find out what could be done with the property. He noted that the lots were 3 acre in size meeting the one acre lot size requirements. He agreed that the topography was difficult but was of the opinion that the lots were developable. He understands there are limitations to the lots. Wilde said he has spoken with other property owners, Hawkinson, VanSloun, and Trapp, and no objection was voiced. Hawn asked what was involved in reducing the hill in the County road? Mabusth said this would be a major project. Peterson reported that the Staff has asked that the application be tabled in order to gain guidance as to access to the property. Wilde said he was unaware of the county road problem. Peterson said the septic site was a major issue and must be resolved. During public comments, Carol Trapp, adjacent property owner to the north, said she was concerned with drainage. The steep grades could affect drainage onto her driveway. Trapp said she would prefer the development over vacant land or park land. Peterson said isproper drainage would be a requirement of any development plan.