04-20-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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. ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 20, 1998 (#3 - #2355 Susan and Douglas Van Moorlehem- Continued) to confirm the wetland area. The Class III subdivision is subject to park dedication fees and requires an easement and covenant over the wetlands. The City Engineer's report states the need for drainage area calculations and a grading plan. In summary, the dry buildable acreage needs to be confirmed for Lot 1, Block 1. A lot combination is recommended for Lots 1 and 2, Block 3 to be combined as a single 6 acre lot. Also applicant needs to provide stormwater/drainage calculations to confirm that there is no need for stormwater ponding. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat as described. Douglas Van Moorlehem said there are no immediate plans to build on the southern lots. Gaffron explained a park fee would be due with the application. The park dedication fee could be delayed if some of the lots were platted as outlots now but eventually a future platting process would be required to change the status of the outlots into buildable lots. Lindquist mentioned the possibility of the lots not meeting future zoning requirements if the rules change. Gaffron suggested the option of paying the park fee at the time the building permit is issued as long as the lots are not going to be immediately built on. Van Moorlehem asked the amount of the park fee. Gaffron stated • it is calculated at 8% of the undeveloped value of the land or a minimum of$2,900 per lot or a maximum of$4,900 per lot. If the property is platted with lots,the park dedication fee is determined now. Van Moorlehem agreed to have the lots platted as buildable lots. Smith asked for public comments. Norbert Johnson of 4520 Watertown Road expressed a concern that a change in the topography would cause a drainage problem on his property. Gaffron stated there are no plans to change the topography. Schroeder moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2355 for a 3 lot residential subdivision as outlined in staffs memo of April 13, 1998 stating the need to confirm the amount of dry buildable acreage. If it is not 5 acres, a variance will be recommended. Lots 1 and 2, Block 3 will be platted as a single 6 acre lot. Driveway access locations to be subject to approval of the Public Services Director. Confirmation is needed that there will be no drainage changes. The standard plat conditions apply along with the usual assessment of park dedication fees. Vote: Ayes 6,Nays 0. Gaffron explained the Park Commission will be reviewing the City's trail plan along McCulley Road. • 5