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il <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Moadayt April 18, ZOOS <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />(MI5-3097 HuKcm Abakhadra, Continued) <br />1.The Rural Oasis study the City is currently undergoing would require that this property Master <br />Plan as it exceeds the five-acre threshold. The Planning Commission should consider whether the <br />applicant will be required to Master Plan in accordance with the standards the City’s consultant <br />has outlined even though the formal Comprehensive Plan Amendment has not been adopted. <br />2.Should the stormwater potentially created by all 21 dry acres be required to be treated, rather than <br />the current plan that only treats eight acres. <br />3.Should the ditch wetlands noted in Lot S be deducted for the tot area based on the wetland <br />ordinance currently awaiting adoption and wliat if that eliminates Lot 5? <br />4.Should setback variances be granted in order to retain the existing guesthouse? Should the <br />existing access from Fox Street to the guesthouse be eliminated upon final plat approval? <br />5.Should the existing access at the western comer of the site crossing Lot 1 be eliminated up to the <br />proposed outlot even if Lot 1 is not developed? <br />6.Is the Planning Commission comfortable reviewing Lot 6 as a back-lot requiring 150% of the <br />RR-IB setback standards? <br />7. Is the Planning Commission concerned about the retaining wall heights necessaiy for the <br />proposed road? Should these walls be located within the right-of-way, on the property line, or <br />within Lots I and 4? <br />Should a 10-foot trail easement be dedicated? <br />Staff recommends this application be tabled to allow for an engineering and septic review. <br />Gronberg stated on Lot 5 the east lot line was originally jogged due to the wetlands and that based on <br />discussions with Gafihm, it was determined that the ditch wetlands could be included. Gronberg stated <br />Lot 6 is a back lot and that there is a considerable amount of frontage on Fox Street, which would make <br />Lot 6 a good lot. <br />Rahn inquired if the existing home is located on Lot 6. <br />Gronberg stated it is. <br />Rahn inquired what variances would be required with the current proposal. <br />Gundlach stated the guesthouse would require a variance even if Lot 6 is called a back lot <br />Abukhadra stated the guesthouse was constructed approximately 60 to 70 years ago and has recently been <br />renovated. <br />PAGE 11