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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, November 17,2003 6:00 o’clock p.m. (#14) #03-2964 BRUCE AND KRIS PADDOCK, 3250 FOX STREET, PRELIMINARY PLAT, Continued Acting Chair Mabusth questioned whether there might be any bluff issues with the subdivision. She asked if upgrades of the road were warranted. Waataja indicated that they had not performed that analysis. Gaflron acknowledged \hat there could be potential bluff issues and indicated that this would have to be determined. Waataja stated that the upgrade would not meet 24', adding that this had been explored in the past and found to have limitations to how wide the road could be. Stickney stated that the applicants were sensitive to tree preservation and had also met with both neighbors to address any concerns they might have. In an effort to resolve the drainage issues faced by the Maass, neighbors at 3175 Fox Street, Stickney stated that they would propose a catch basin at the top of the property to catch runoff that currently runs over onto the Maass property. A second drainage berm would run the edge of the lot line where the current driveway is situated directing flow towards the lake. Acting Chair Mabusth asked where the access to the development would take place. Stickney stated that access would be past the existing entry gates and 230* retaining wall. He reiterated that they have proposed 6 properties without variances and commented how nicely it will lay out. David Maass, 3175 Fox Street, stated that drainage is a continual problem for them as their home is located at the lowest site in the area. Beyond his drainage concern, Maass asked wdiether the County drain pipe directing flow from across the road might cause additional problem. Although there was no report from the City Engineer at this time. Acting Chair Mabusth assured Mr. Maass that the Engineer would be reviewing the applicant’s drainage plans and making recommendations. Gronberg indicated that the County indeed had a catch basin near the road which would not be eliminated, but enhanced to slow down the runoff In addition, he stated that they have proposed to create a 2’ swale along the property Ime to retain the runoff on this site, which will likely result in solving the current drainage problems faced by the Maass altogether. Maass promised to provide the City with photos of die cunent runoff situation in an effort to assist the City with its planning. PAGE 35 of 41 aadteii J! ■ I I i