03-15-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 1999 • (#9) #2466 JAMES RENCKENS, HAVING AN INTEREST IN 3020 WATERTOWN ROAD, 2 LOT SUBDIVISION, 9:16 p.m. - 10:27 p.m.—(continued) necessary as the City becomes developed. Two, the owner of the land to the north was promised an extension of the roadway across the northern half of this property. Carlson indicated he is not aware of the document that Winston was referring to when he referenced the fact that the subdivider is responsible for construction of the roadway. Carlson remarked that MNDot is in the process of taking approximately four acres of his land, which will make the lot too close to the highway, and his intention is to possibly donate the rest of the land to the City to try to offset the capital gain. Carlson expressed a concern that access needs to be provided, especially in light of the promises that are well established in the record. McMillan noted that the resolution was approved in 1997. Van Zomeren stated that because the layout of Highway 12 was not determined in 1991, each year. Mr. Carlson renewed his interest in the subdivision,with the final layout being determined in 1997. Van Zomeren indicated in her view the drainage and grading issues can be resolved. Smith commented that one of the significant issues facing the Planning Commission is the future access to Lot 1 and whether an outlot will be necessary. Smith noted that the City has required outlots in the past, so that would be a consistent policy of the City that could be pursued. • Van Zomeren stated the size of the back lot is more than double the minimum three acre requirement. Smith stated if this parcel is subdivided in the future, there will be some issues that will need to be addressed. Lindquist inquired whether an outlot needs to be created for road division. Van Zomeren remarked that the code discourages the use of flag lots, and in her view this lot should be defined as a flag lot/back lot. McMillan inquired whether with a flag lot an outlot needs to be created on the back lot. Van Zomeren commented that is one issue that is before the Planning Commission. Gaffron stated if the Planning Commission determines the northerly lot to be a back lot, City Code does not allow for the creation of the back lot without the 30 foot outlot. Smith stated in her view the northern access should be looked at rather than creating a narrow strip, and consideration needs to be given to the location of the septic site. Smith commented that perhaps access off of Watertown Road is one viable option for this development, or coming off the cul-de-sac at Crystal Creek. Van Zomeren stated an administrative variance will need to be granted for the septic system due to the closeness of the site to the stormwater drainage pond. Van Zomeren remarked that she has not considered access off of the cul-de-sac at Crystal Creek as a legitimate access point but rather considered access off of Watertown Road. If the Planning Commission determines that Page 14