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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JULY 19, 1999 <br /> 41111 (#3) #2479 PETER ANDREA COMPANY, 555 STUBBS BAY ROAD NORTH -CLASS III <br /> SUBDIVISION, 7:15 p.m. -8:05 p.m. -continued <br /> leaving the northerly and southerly portions of the site, subject to the condition that the City <br /> Engineer reviews and approves the drainage plan and stormwater treatment pond within the <br /> development. Weinberger noted that the City of Orono has not adopted a stormwater management <br /> plan at this time, but at this time are requesting that money be escrowed in order to cover the <br /> expenses of future ponding. <br /> Weinberger commented that an adjacent property owner has expressed concerns about the impact <br /> of the private road in relation to her property to the east as it relates to traffic and headlights from <br /> vehicles entering Stubbs Bay Road. Weinberger stated that City Staff has looked at other possible <br /> locations for the driveway but feels that the proposed location of the road is the only suitable location <br /> due to the location of the stormwater management pond as well as the negative impact other <br /> road locations would have on the building sites for Lots 3 and 4. <br /> City Staff is recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions outlined in the <br /> Planner's Report. <br /> Gronberg stated that the proposed drainage plan will capture approximately 85 percent of the runoff <br /> from the road and divert it into the pond. Gronberg commented that buffer strips have been <br /> discussed as an alternative to ponding. <br /> Deanovic stated that this is the first time that he has been informed about an escrow for future <br /> ponding, noting that this application was filed approximately six months ago. <br /> • Hawn remarked that the Planning Commission usually defers to the City Engineer on any issues <br /> relating to drainage and grading. <br /> Gronberg commented in his view this issue could be worked out. <br /> Weinberger stated that it is possible that some buffering could be done in this development. <br /> Hawn inquired whether there were any public comments regarding this application. <br /> Donna Gause, 480 Stubbs Bay Road North, inquired whether the road could be located in another <br /> location. <br /> Weinberger stated that they have considered other locations but the proposed location works best <br /> for the entire development. <br /> Gause expressed concerns regarding water runoff, noting that a large amount of wetland exists in <br /> this area. <br /> Don Gause expressed a concern that the water runoff from the road will go directly into his <br /> driveway, noting that he currently is experiencing water runoff from Stubbs Bay Road, and that this <br /> issue needs to be addressed further. <br /> Gronberg stated that they are proposing to install a culvert and construct ditches in order to capture <br /> the water runoff and divert it into the holding pond. <br /> Hawn stated that the City Engineer will need to review and approve all drainage and grading plans <br /> for this subdivision and that the City will need to take appropriate steps to insure that proper <br /> S drainage is achieved. Hawn inquired what, if anything, could be done to prevent headlights from <br /> shining into the Gause's residence. Hawn commented that the trees presently located in that area <br /> 6 <br />