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r r <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1998 <br /> • (#2425 Rebers Construction, continued) <br /> divided. That 1989 plat approval further required that future development of Outlots E and F be <br /> accessed by the service road rather than directly to Highway 12. The 1997 approval allowed the <br /> actual construction of the service road to be delayed, although Lot 1 will bear the costs of the <br /> frontage road adjacent to Lot 1, with the property owner retaining the right to contest the necessity <br /> and feasibility of such a road at the time it is proposed. <br /> Gaffron noted the preliminary approval is to expire October 13, 1998, and the Applicant is requesting <br /> a renewal of the preliminary subdivision with no proposed changes. Resolution No. 3972 contains <br /> a number of findings regarding this subdivision which support the final conditions of approval. <br /> Gaffron stated no park fee was paid for Outlots E and F in the original platting of Sugar Woods, so a <br /> park fee is now due for the conversion of Outlot E to buildable lot status. <br /> Staff recommends renewal of the preliminary plat approval granted approximately one year ago, with <br /> no revisions or changes, subject to the resolution of a stormwater plan and an estimate of future road <br /> costs. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether there were any public comments regarding this application. <br /> Lindquist noted this is basically a renewal of a previous application. <br /> Dick Schumer, 2106 Sugar Woods, inquired what is currently being proposed for an access road. <br /> Gaffron stated at this time neither the City nor property owners have any intent to construct a service <br /> road, but potentially a road could be constructed out to Brown Road. <br /> . Schumer inquired what the purpose of the frontage road would be. <br /> Gaffron stated the creation of a service road north of Highway 12 connecting Willow Drive and <br /> Brown Road is outlined in Orono's 1987-88 Comprehensive Plan, which will limit access to controlled <br /> intersections. Gaffron stated the City would like to leave the option open to construct the road if it <br /> should become necessary. <br /> Carl Berg stated he is purchasing one of the homes in the subdivision and raised concerns about the <br /> fact that some homes are not currently occupied and that this is not a true representation of the <br /> people who will be affected in the future by the creation of the road. Berg commented he has <br /> reviewed a study which indicates that Brown Road and Highway 12 will experience less traffic <br /> volume after the Highway 12 improvement. Berg remarked that the creation of this service road <br /> could also negatively impact the value of these homes. <br /> Chair Smith remarked that it is the City's philosophy to plan for the future as much as possible but <br /> it would be impossible to address this issue fully at tonight's meeting. <br /> Schroeder commented it will probably be a long time before this road is constructed. <br /> Lindquist noted there is no intention at this time to construct the service road at this location. <br /> Gaffron noted there will be future public hearings if the service road is ever proposed. <br /> Stoddard moved, Schroeder seconded,to approve Application #2425, 2190 West Wayzata <br /> • Boulevard, Renewal of Preliminary Subdivision Approval -Conversion from Outlot to Lot <br /> Status -Outlot E, Sugar Woods. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> Page 5 <br />