03-17-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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• ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 17, 1997 ROLL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Chair Dale Lindquist, Sandra Smith, Janice Berg, William Stoddard, and Lili McMillan. Charles Schroeder and Elizabeth Hawn were absent. The following represented the City Staff: Assistant Zoning and Planning Administrator Michael Gafiron, Public Services Director Greg Gappa, City Planner Elizabeth Van Zomeren, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Council Members Goetten and Flint were present. Chair Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGSIPUBLIC INFORMATION REVIEWS ( #1) 7:00 P.M. - #2218 JYLAND DEVELOPMENT, INC., 1185 HUNTER DRIVE - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION, CLASS III - 7:00 -7:08 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Van Zomeren reported that the application is for a preliminary subdivision of four lots within 2 acre rural residential zone involving a road outlot. The 21.57 acre property is • located in the RR -1B Zoning District and meets all requirements. Information provided include wetland delineation, drainage easements, septic determinations, and covenants and maintenance regarding the road and drainage. Van Zomeren indicated that the Park Commission will review the application at their April 7 meeting. Staff recommended approval with conditions as noted in the Staff memo. Mark Gronberg indicated the size of lot 2 has increased due to a change in the septic location. He noted the property contains two Orono wetlands and two other wetlands of type I and 2 protected by covenants. During public comments, John McKay, 1505 Hunter Drive, questioned whether there were different requirements in acreage for mound or traditional septic. Lindquist informed him that the property meets the 2 -acre requirements. He explained the City requires two sites, and the type of septic system depends on the test results. Bruce Steiner, 144 Edgewood, Wayzata, reported owning the adjoining property to the west. He questioned the number of septic sites required. Gaffron explained the use of the primary and secondary, or alternate, sites. Stoddard inquired if Gronberg was satisfied with the Staff recommendations. Gronberg • said he was.