09-15-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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. ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15,1997 ( #2 - #2293 LGA Investment Group - Continued) Gary Welch, 1214 Wildhurst Trail, said he was on the City Council when the sewering was established. He said the Council at that time was not comfortable with extending the MUSA line. He feels it would be a problem to make that change now. Welch was of the opinion that there may not be enough land for 13 lots. He voiced concern with runoff and the poor soils that exist. Bob Wolff, 4450 Forest Lake Landing, noted that the road was narrow and the subdivision development would double the use. He suggested another access be determined instead of by Wildhurst Trail with the condition of the road presently and the use of heavy equipment during construction. He cited an example. Jim Waters said 13 or 14 homes are not excessive for the property and would not significantly impact traffic. Many members of the public voiced disagreement with Waters. He noted Garden Lane could be used for access or Wildhurst Trail could be extended to the west. Homes would then be unclustered. Waters said more homes would be necessary to justify building the road. He feels it makes sense to cluster homes in order to minimize the impact and provide buffering. • Waters confirmed that he would have to review the options if the Comprehensive Plan was not amended. McMillan asked Gaffron whether the park land within the MUSA and being undeveloped would change the character of the neighborhood. Gaffron said the park parcels adjacent to Garden Lane have restrictions placed on their use. The tax forfeit park parcel could include some development. He cited other areas within the MUSA, namely, Noerenberg Park, noting the City is not suggesting MUSA boundary changes. McMillan notes that this would tend to landlock the parcels within the MUSA boundary. Gaffron said it would have a negative impact on the potential for the Sollner property being an island of 1 acre lots. Bob Berklund, a resident of Wildhurst Trail, noted the drainage flow problems and recommended an environmental impact study be conducted of the area. Waters said an engineer is preparing plans and specifications for drainage, grading, and erosion control to allow for ponding away from the area. He feels the plan will not change the present situation and may even improve it. Berklund said he thought it would add more drainage problems to the area. Lindquist polled the Planning Commission regarding amending the Comprehensive Plan. 12