02-16-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 16, 1999 • Mabusth said the zoning code has a section that deals with the creation of the private driveway outlots having to do with the topography, saving a wooded area, or something physical and unique to the land. Bohl said it would be nearly impossible to grade in a driveway from Willow because of the topography. Mabusth commented that all of the lots could be considered through lots, which means a conditional use permit would be required every time someone put up an accessory structure. Hawn questioned the location of the septic sites because some of them are close to each other. Bohl stated that on lots 2, 3, and 4, the septic sites would be typical drainfields because the soil for these three lots is sand. The other lots would have typical mound systems. Mabusth stated that the lot area for lot 4 will be a concern. Bohl stated he does not need to purchase that property. He said the home on that property is in need of repair. Using that property for the access would make the access more visually appealing. Bohl said if he doesn't buy that property and someone else buys it in the future, they would need a variance for the lot area. He said there is a gas tank buried on the property, but it can be cleaned up. White said there would be advantages if Bohl took possession of the tax forfeited property. White said taxes would be paid on it and it would be kept clean. Mabusth asked if Bohl would share the driveway on King Street with the property owner to the north. Bohl described the grading plan for the driveway. Mabusth asked about the City's interest in maintaining King Street as a public road. She asked if the northern property owner and the southern property owner would share it if it was vacated. Van Zomeren said the County would have to research it to see who is the fee owner. Typically, it's 50- 50. White asked if Bohl has developed any other areas in Orono. Bohl said this is his first project in Orono. He is involved in developments in Independence and Wayzata. White asked if Bohl has ever been sued for non-performance. Bohl said no. Hawn said it would be difficult to approve a plan that did not meet the minimum lot size requirement. Mabusth said she would like to see the King Street access improved. Gaffron said that topography maps are needed for the King Street area. Robert Wiens, 2170 Shevlin Drive, said he lives on the property located to the north. He would like the developer to comply with the two-acre minimum requirement. He said he is also concerned about further subdivision of lot 1. Bohl questioned the need for a conditional use permit for grading. • Page 14