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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 1999 <br /> • <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 /> chroeder remarked that the northern 50 foot outlot extending the road should be platted even if it is not <br /> going to be built at this time, noting that the City's map shows all kinds of platted roads that are not <br /> presently constructed. <br /> Schroeder stated he would be willing to keep the access at 30 feet to accommodate the septic site <br /> and that now is the time to plat the access. <br /> Hawn commented she has a problem with granting variances to septic systems in a new development. <br /> Gaffron stated the septic inspector is authorized to grant an administrative variance if he determines <br /> it to be appropriate. <br /> Steve Koehler, a resident in Crystal Creek Subdivision, commented he is in favor of this proposal and <br /> would rather not see the back lot served by Crystal Creek Road. Koehler inquired whether the <br /> minutes could reflect the Planning Commission's desire to have the second possible back lot serviced <br /> from the 30 foot access road. <br /> Smith commented in her opinion it is not up to this Planning Commission to determine that. <br /> Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application#2466,3020 Watertown Road, <br /> permitting a Class II Subdivision as outlined in City Staff's March 2, 1999 memorandum, <br /> • subject to a 30 foot outlot being platted to permit access to the flat lot(Lot 2), and further <br /> subject to City Staff review and approval of a satisfactory septic system and grading and <br /> drainage plan. This approval is based on the understanding that if the septic system is <br /> not approved, then this application will be denied. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (#10) #2467 BOHLAND DEVELOPMENT, HAVING AN INTEREST IN 1025 BROWN ROAD <br /> SOUTH, CLASS III SUBDIVISION, 10:28 p.m. -11:02 p.m. <br /> Steve Bohland, Bohland Development,was present. <br /> Van Zomeren stated the Applicant is proposing to subdivide a 45.1 acre parcel lying between <br /> Willow Drive South and Brown Road South into six parcels for a single family residential development. <br /> This parcel is currently zoned RR-1 B, One Family Rural Residential,with a two <br /> acre minimum requirement. <br /> Van Zomeren commented that the wetland setback is an issue and may require a variance to grade or <br /> fill within 26 feet of the wetland. The subdivision will also require a conditional use permit for <br /> grading within five feet of the property line to create a driveway for Lot 1. <br /> Currently there are three tax parcels on this property, with a 50 by 200 foot strip of wetland along <br /> the east property line of the proposed subdivision being tax-forfeited in 1982 to the State of <br /> Minnesota. It was subsequently conveyed to the City of Orono for drainage purposes. Van Zomeren <br /> commented that City Staff does not feel this land is needed by the City and the parcel could be <br /> made available to the Applicant with the entire wetland area west of Brown Road South being included <br /> in a conservation and flowage easement agreement. <br /> IDVan Zomeren indicated that Lot 1 is the largest parcel with 20.8 acres total, with 5.7 acres dry <br /> Page 16 <br />