04-19-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 19, 1999 5. #2477 GEORGE STICKNEY,250 AND 340 OLD CRYSTAL BAY SOUTH ROAD SOUTH - • CLASS III SUBDIVISION, 7:06 p.m. -7:32 p.m.—(cont.) Road just north of the Luce Line Trail. The proposed subdivision will consist of eight lots, with the existing residence at 250 Old Crystal Bay Road being retained and located on Lot 2. The residence located at 340 Old Crystal Bay Road would be removed. Weinberger stated all the proposed lots meet the minimum requirements for the RR-1 B zoning district, with each lot being comprised of a minimum of two acres with the exception of Lot 2, which is comprised of three acres. Lot 2 would need to have the barn and accessory structure which will need to be removed upon approval of the subdivision based on the structures being located within the street yard setback. Septic Inspector Steve Weckman has inspected the proposed subdivision and has determined that all lots do meet the minimum setback requirements for septic systems and have adequate septic sites available. Weinberger stated City Staff normally requires on all subdivisions that a road is platted through the subdivision for future connection, but in this case that is not possible due to the Luce Line Trail being located to the south of the property. This property also contains some DNR park land and the property to the north is fully developed which would not allow a future road connection. The Applicant is proposing to construct a cul-de-sac, which is appropriate for this site, but variances will be needed for three of the lots, Lots 3, 4, and 5, as the lots do not meet the minimum 200 feet required lot width at the street. Weinberger commented this is not unusual in the case of a cul-de-sac as it is difficult to conform the lots to meet the 200 foot lot width. Weinberger stated one issue that the developer needs to be in agreement with is that each lot be • served by driveways directly off the private road and access would not be allowed onto Old Crystal Bay Road. The Applicant has indicated that he is in agreement with this condition. Weinberger stated the City has received a letter from the DNR and the City Engineer as well has recommended certain items be incorporated into this project. The City Engineer is requesting that the 36 inch pipe located under the Luce Line Trail that a new restrictive outlot of 27 inches in diameter be installed in that location to allow a certain amount of drainage to occur under the Luce Line Trail and thereby raising the level of water by a few inches. The DNR had requested the City to comment on that issue to insure that the Luce Line Trail will not flood, but the City Engineer has determined that the level of the trail is located high enough where it should not be affected by the new pipe. Smith inquired whether Weinberger was referring to the trail for pedestrians or the horse trail, which is at a lower elevation. Weinberger remarked he was referring to the pedestrian/bike trail in that area. The City Engineer is also recommending that a ten foot easement be dedicated along the west property line adjacent to Old Crystal Bay Road, which would be utilized for a future bike trail and would straighten the trail out in that area. City Staff is also requesting the standard drainage and utility easements be provided five foot along all interior lot lines and ten foot along perimeter lines, and submittal of a detailed drainage and grading plan for this subdivision. The County Assessor has determined the value of the six new sites is approximately$600,000 for the land, which would amount to$4,900 for each lot in park dedication fees. City Staff is also recommending a ten foot trail easement dedication be required as part of this application. III Page 5