11-16-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 16, 1998 • (#2436 Bob Erickson, continued) Weinberger stated the plan was dropped off today, noting the building pads have not changed. Lindquist commented that the Applicant should try to avoid variances on new construction. McMillan remarked that a variance to the average lakeshore setback will probably be needed because of the shape of the lot. Chair Smith inquired whether there were any public comments. There were no public comments. Chair Smith stated the Applicant will need to provide for some turn-around. Smith noted that normally the Planning Commission does not give a recommendation on a sketch plan. McMillan inquired whether there would be a hardship that exists for the two non-conforming lots. Hawn suggested that one lot could be conforming and one lot non-conforming. Schroeder noted the Applicant was not able to obtain enough land to make the lots conforming. Weinberger stated the Applicant has the option of appearing before the City Council or coming back before the Planning Commission with their preliminary plat. Gaffron remarked that this sketch plan application does not need to go before the City Council unless there is a problem with the application and that the Applicant can submit the preliminary plat to the Planning Commission for their review. (#13) #2441 MIKE HILBELINK FOR JOHN VOGT, 3020 WATERTOWN ROAD, SUBDIVISION - SKETCH PLAN REVIEW, 12:10 p.m. - 12:31 p.m. Mike Hilbelink was present. Van Zomeren stated the Applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing 12 acre parcel into five parcels, noting that a survey is needed to verify the wetland and dry land areas. Two lots are to be served by the existing curb cut off of Watertown Road and three lots are to be served by an extension of the cul-de-sac serving the Crystal Creek subdivision to the west of this parcel. Lot 7 in Crystal Creek does not have frontage on a platted road or outlot. Staff is not in favor of the road the way it is proposed, and the size and location of the proposed cul-de-sac is not acceptable. The Applicant needs to provide a septic report and a stormwater management plan for review by the City Engineer and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Hilbelink stated some testing and field work has been performed, and discussions have been held with Mr. Winston, the owner of Lot 1. Hilbelink noted that the two bottom lots do not have adequate septic sites available and will need to be combined into one parcel. Van Zomeren noted that there would be 15 proposed lots on one cul-de-sac with this proposal. Van • Zomeren stated she will need to review the City code to determine how many residences can be located on a cul-de-sac, the length allowed, and the required paved width. Page 22