10-20-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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0 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1997 ( #2 - #2308 Brook Park Realty - Continued) Bill Gleason represented Brook Park Realty. Gleason said the plan has been revised to reflect a lesser density than originally proposed. The density is based on 4 per buildable acre or 30 units. Van Zomeren reported that the comments made by the landscape architect, Mr. Case, was received today and were briefly reviewed with him over the phone. Van Zomeren said the proposal is for the construction of 30 townhomes on a 9.93 acre site requiring a preliminary plat and planned residential development review. Outlots A and B will be held in a development agreement for maintenance and restrictions will be placed on vehicle storage. Review is required. Tom Kellogg was present to answer questions. The alignment of Livingston is proposed to extend to the west through the site if the developer is able to acquire the property to the west for future coordinated development. The cul -de -sac would be eliminated at that time and connection made to the street. Van Zomeren said an issue arises regarding no more than 10 residences be allowed access from a cul -de -sac. She asked Commission to consider whether 18 units should be allowed use of the temporary cul -de -sac. The plan will be reviewed by the Mound Fire Department. Van Zomeren also noted that the curve radius of 250' is less than what is required by the standards. The 12 units in the southern portion are to be accessed from a driveway, which does not have the right -of -way or paved width for the size allowed. The landscape architect has recommended less paving be allowed for tree preservation. Van Zomeren asked the Commission to consider this option. Van Zomeren noted that a drainage control would be required before the wetland. A 10:1 benchmark would be used for slopes. A loop has been recommended on the 6" water main. 3' is required downstream for the sanitary sewer. The County has asked for 7' along Shoreline Drive in the same easement as the phone company. Van Zomeren said landscaping plans have been submitted. There is a question whether a trail or path should be established to Shoreline Drive and asked if it should include a sidewalk. Trash receptacles must be maintained in garages. Lighting is to be hooded. Mechanical equipment is to be screened and not intrusive. When improvements are made, it may require a letter of credit. Van Zomeren informed the Commission that the Park Dedication fee is $19,064. Questions were directed to Kellogg. 5