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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 1999 <br /> • (#9) #2466 JAMES RENCKENS, HAVING AN INTEREST IN 3020 WATERTOWN ROAD, 2 LOT <br /> SUBDIVISION, 9:16 p.m. - 10:27 p.m.—(continued) <br /> lot. Both Lots 1 and 2 are proposed to have access onto Watertown Road. <br /> This subdivision is unique in the fact that one lot is platted in an east/west direction and the other <br /> lot is platted in a north/south direction. <br /> Van Zomeren stated the Park Commission has recommended accepting a park dedication fee in <br /> lieu of land for this subdivision. The Hennepin County Assessor has been asked to review the <br /> proposal and determine the fair market value of the undeveloped land. <br /> Steve Weckman has evaluated the proposed septic locations and has determined that a variance <br /> for the location of the drainfield will be required. <br /> Van Zomeren remarked that a barn currently situated on the property will need to be removed. <br /> Tom Kellogg, City Engineer, has revised his letter so that the City's stormwater management plan, <br /> which calls for an 18 inch storm sewer to be installed on this property, the recommendation for a <br /> drainage easement across the property has been eliminated. The needed easement has been <br /> determined to be located further east than what Kellogg had originally determined. <br /> Kellogg has also expressed concerns regarding a 30 foot corridor off of Lot 1, which needs to be <br /> determined if that is appropriate, and there is a need for a 33 foot right-of-way to be dedicated for <br /> Watertown Road. The Applicant will also need to submit a grading and drainage plan for the site. <br /> • Kellogg is recommending that a stormwater management pond be constructed as well. <br /> Van Zomeren stated the issues before the Planning Commission involve making a determination that <br /> the flag lot with the 30 foot lot is acceptable or should an outlot be created, and the location of the <br /> stormwater management pond needs to be determined. <br /> Chair Smith inquired why the back lot is just one lot and whether that lot will be subdivided in the <br /> future. <br /> Van Zomeren stated it was her understanding that the Applicant wished to construct a home on this <br /> site. If the Applicant wished to create two back lots, they would each have to comprise three acres, <br /> minus the area needed for the pond and minus the land potentially for the outlot, the total parcel <br /> would consist of approximately 6.9 acres. <br /> Smith commented that there are some options that should be mentioned if the Applicant wished to <br /> pursue another route. <br /> Winston stated Mr. Renckens is out of town on business and is unable to attend tonight's meeting. <br /> Winston commented that he was not sure what the creation of an outlot would accomplish, <br /> noting that the Applicant is proposing to construct a house on the back lot and sell off Lot 2. The <br /> Applicant would prefer that the roadway not be extended across his land, noting that the road <br /> would interfere with the buildability of Lot 2. Winston noted that the subdivider of Crystal Creek had <br /> the obligation to construct the roadway and it is not the obligation of the City. <br /> Alan Carlson, 3125 Fox Street, stated he was the former developer of Crystal Creek and there are <br /> two promises that are before the Planning Commission. One, the City promised to develop a network <br /> of roads in this area with the understanding that the roads would eventually become <br /> Page 13 <br />