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• <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JUNE 16, 1997 <br />1Lt .1 Jl �tr E=f� # 1 ,5[ 1 - TRACY IFTr RG i• F n , 17�6! r 0 L i1 iN i T$ N <br />- <br />SUlBDWISION /SKETCH PLAN REVIEW <br />Mr_ Rr Mrs. Whitehead were present. <br />Gaffron reported that this sketch plan is similar to the plan reviewed for a subdivision six <br />years ago. That review went through the preliminary plat process with many <br />recommendations but stopped at that point. He indicated that the dedicated portion of <br />Lyman Avenue ends and a private gravel road continues to a partially dedicated cul -de -sac <br />which has not been constructed. There are wetlands on the property, an existing house <br />with driveway that runs through the neighboring property with easement rights, steep and <br />hilly topography, and a small man -made pond. <br />Gaffron said the main concern with the plan is the narrow roadway and maintenance. He <br />noted that much of the area has slopes of 18 +% which would not allow for mound septic <br />systems. He noted these lots were most likely buildable but voiced concern with erosion <br />control. <br />The proposal calls for three new lots in addition to the lot with the existing residence that <br />runs north and south. A driveway outlot would be created for lots i and 2 but has to cut <br />across steep slopes. Gaffron indicated that there is an issue with the amount of acreage <br />• noting the back lot requirement of 150% standard. He said the code does not specify <br />whether the 150% back lot acreage must be all dry buildable but is usually spoken of as <br />such. The back lot would then not meet the area requirement. Lot 2 would be 2.23 acres <br />including the wetlands. Lot I would be 3.9 acres. Lot 4 could access Lyman with a <br />house located on the hill. Gaffron said septic siting is critical. Septic locations have been <br />found but are very restrictive_ The existing house has a new septic system with alternate <br />site. One septic site location for Lot 4 may conflict with the needed right -of -way for the <br />existing road. The wetland at the north end of lots I and 2 is in the National Wetlands <br />Inventory and would require buffering. <br />• <br />Gaffron indicated that the cut for the driveway would require filling, retaining walls and be <br />close to the dredged pond area. Gaffron said staff believes the road should continue with <br />a cul- de-sac at the end but is not within the applicant's control noting the applicant's <br />driveway comes through the neighboring property via an easement. For the short term for <br />this development. C,af'fron said a cul -de -sac could be located olitgide of the, property line, <br />but would impact the septic sites if located within the property. A cul -de -sac within the <br />property would also cut into the hillside. <br />1" <br />.�J <br />