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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 21, 1990 ZONING FILE 11532-FULLERTON PROPERTIES CONTINUED Mabusth reviewed the pertinent facts regardi.;g this application, including information about the applicant's planned revisions. Mr. Dennis Batrum, 960 Willow Drive, asked if the drainage has been addressed. Mabusth showed Mr. Batrum how the drainage will flow. She added that the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is currently reviewing the drainage plan. Mr. Gronberg stated that a swale is to be developed between Lots 6 and 7. He said that due to the topography in that area, they would prefer to revise the property line to make both lots more functional. Gronberg noted that a lot width variance would then be required for Lot 6. Hanson asked Gaffron what the current status of the septic testing is. Gaffron replied that the testing has been completed. However, staff has not had an opportunity to walk the site to verify locations. Gaffron said chat the testing indicates that mound systems would be needed. Hanson asked Gaffron if he is comfortable with the Planning Commission making a recommendation at this time. Gaffron stated that there is some question with specific sites. He said that he has not looked at those sites and cannot be 100% sure of the septic areas. Mabusth noted that the application cannot proceed to Council until other issues such as establishing the ordinary highwater mark for Dickay Lake has occurred. Mabusth stated the DNR will stake the highwater mark. Hanson expressed reservations about proceeding without having all of these issues resolved. Mr. Franks preferred to have the Planning Commission make their motion contingent on these issues being resolved to the satisfaction of staff and Council. Mr. Cliff Hillstrom, 1160 North Willow Drive, asked how large the lots will be. Kelley stated that the lots must have a mtni*’'jm of 2 acres dry buildable land. Mabusth advised the Planning Commission that Mr. Jim Cox had - 5 -