01-20-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998 • (#20 - #2321 Dan Anderson- Continued) Schroeder stated the septic regulations govern the planning of development and no exceptions would be made in regards to septic. McMillan indicated the difficulty in obtaining two septic sites for 2 acre lots. Otto said the slopes are also a concern as well as the 6%restriction. Otto indicated that the Lot 3 septic sites are 6% for the primary side on the north side and 8% for the alternate. Lindquist informed him that all septic sites must be conforming. Gaffron said sewering would make it easier for building sites, but there is no plan for sewering and the property is not within the MUSA. He noted the Council is reviewing expansion of 2 acre zoning but it is difficult to predict what will occur in the future. Plans for alternate sites are required but they may not be needed in the future. There were no public comments. (#21) #2324 JAMES RENDER,HAVING AN INTEREST IN 1365 TONKAWA ROAD - to subdivide the parcel into three lots for residential development Mark Gronberg represented the applicant. Gaffron reported that the sketch plan is for a two acre site located across from Maxwell 1110 Bay in the 1/2 acre zoning. The 3-lot subdivision will meet the width requirements in the LR-1C Zoning District. Three options are being provided for the development. Option A is the preferred layout. It would include an outlot driveway at a 30' width. A private road is required for the three lots. Lots 1 and 2 require back lot area variances where 3/4 acres is required. Option B is a modified plan with two lots abutting the County road. An outlot would serve the back lot and meet the 3/4 acre standard. Lot 3 becomes somewhat limited in its development flexibility in this scenario and would creates the need for an additional driveway access. Option C includes a short cul-de-sac and is the most conforming of the three proposals. No width variance is required but there would be alot of hardcover due to the road. There are also potential changes to the character of the neighborhood in this proposal. Gaffron reviewed the pros and cons for a cul-de-sac. This would be the shortest cul-de- sac developed to date in the City. The minimum paved width for a private road is 24' and 20' for a public driveway. The total hard surface for the entire site, including the road, would be 21,000 s.f. or 24% of the property. This assumes that all three lots are conforming to the 25%hardcover limitation in the 75-250' zone. 41