01-20-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998 • -(#19 - #2326 Orono Development Continued) Dillon asked about the hardcover variance. Schroeder indicated that the building has been reduced in size. Lindquist and Schroeder were in support of the variance request. Sketch Plans (#20) #2321 DON ANDERSON, HAVING AN INTEREST IN 905 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD - to subdivide the parcel into 8 lots for residential development The Applicant was present. Gaffi-on reported that the review is of a sketch plan for the 17-1/2 acre Carpenter property located on Old Crystal Bay Road. All existing buildings will be removed. The plan calls for 8 lots with two cul-de-sacs, with septic systems and wells. Lot 8 is to be served by an individual driveway. The property also contains woodlands and a bluff feature along most of the shoreline, which will impact lake setbacks and tree preservation. The bluff located on 3 of 4 lots forces the setback to an average 150', where normally the setback is 75'. Gaffron indicated the issues for discussion include access, lot area/width standards, on-site sewage treatment, bluff impacts, tree preservation, park dedication, archaeological sites, . wetlands, and stormwater drainage. Gaffron said the code would generally limit individual access to major roadways. A change will be necessary for access to Lot 8, possibly by an outlot road. Hennepin County will also need to review access. Gaffron said the best plan would be for all lots to access from one road, but with circumstances being as they are, two roads would make sense. Gaffron reported that the lots meet the 2 acre zoning. Lot 3 does not meet the 200' width requirement. The four lakeshore lots are narrow, and the angle of the existing property boundaries with the shoreline makes it difficult to lay out the lots. The setbacks are 50' front, 30' side, 50' rear, and 75' setback from the bluff. Septic sites have been tested. There is limited building flexibility, especially for Lot 6. Steve Weckman has reviewed the sites and is concerned that the 6% slope is not being met. More mound systems may be necessary and additional review required. The bluff affects 3 of 4 lakeshore lots. Gaffi on indicated that the tree line follows the shoreline presenting pristine views from the bay, which should be preserved. He is concerned with building a corridor to the lake and suggests some limitations within the corridor to ensure that trees are not cut down to the lake. He suggested a tree conservation easement. 39