02-17-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 1998 • (#7 -#2341 Daniel Anderson- Continued) McMillan asked where the existing septic site is for the existing home. Gaffron said there are two proposed septic sites. Anderson clarified that the existing septic has to be removed as it is non-conforming. McMillan asked if any of the septic sites are more than 6% slope. Gaffron said all sites meet the 6% slope requirement. Additional testing for possible trench systems will be conducted this spring. Trench drainfields would require less land than the mound system sites that have been selected. Otto confirmed that there is more than adequate room for all septic sites. McMillan asked if Staff received comments from Hennepin County regarding Lots 6 and 7 being adjacent to the park. Gaffron said he had discussed the issue with Del Miller, who had no concerns. Brad Bressler reported having gone on the walking tour with the Park Commissioners. He said they determined that a 10' easement would not be sufficient with the grades found on the west side and would require retaining walls. There are also power poles close to the road that would have to be relocated. These reasons, along with the fact that an easement already exists on the east side, resulted in Park Commission's determination that the east side was the best location for a trail. Bressler identified the area determined to be the best location for the trail to cross over to the west. Bridget Hust, 820 Old C rystal Bay Road, noted that they hear cars driving down the road since their home is so close to the road. With the speeding cars, Hust felt an intersection would be required for crossover of the trail. She did not believe cars would be able to stop in the location noted by Bressler if people are crossing the road. Hust said they were not informed of the meeting when the Council decided the trail should be located on the east side. Another member of the audience indicated that it would be wise to resolve the trail location soon. This gentleman felt it would be difficult to cross the road at the location noted by Bressler as cars are traveling 40-50 mph. Francis Graham emphasized the need to protect the trees on the subject property noting the uniqueness of the woodlands. Dan Anderson said he was willing to work out a trail easement for the west side. He indicated that the 6% slope requirement for mound drainfields is not mandated by the State and felt there were alternatives available. Stoddard informed the public that the Commission will inform the police department of the speeding problem on Old Crystal Bay Road. He indicated that a decision will not be • made at this time regarding the bike trail location. 16