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Site Plan Issues The City of Orono only permits one curb cut to an individual property. The property owners have shown two access points on the property. It appears the primaiy purpose in having the two access points is to provide better access since the garage is a two story building. The two story design also contributes to some of the additional fill that is required. The additional fill is required for the driveway elevation to be raised to the level garage stalls. The City Public Works Director did not approve the concept for two driveway access points to the property and has recommended the driveway access be reduced to one. It would be possible to construct a single story garage with 4 stalls, but doing so would require variances to permit the garage to impact the wetland buffer and would require setback variances for an oversized accessory building. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the application based on the hardships noted. A recommendation of approval is conditioned on the following: 1. The property owners will mitigate a total of 2,180 s.f. of wetland on the property to compensate for the wetlands lost to fill and structures, as also required by the MCWD. 2. Site will be graded to direct stormwater away from the wetlands and into the ditch along Wildhurst Trail. 3. All silt fence should be installed prior to any clearing, filling or grading activity. Silt fence shall remain in place until all vegetation has been established. 4. The City shall review the proposed drivewa) design and determine the appropriate access to the property. 5. A public drainage, utility and access easement shall be granted over the south 25* of the property. 6. No grading or hea%7 equipment should be allowed within the easement area. Planning Commission Options for Action A.Appro\e B.Denv C.Table D.Other Action i02>2745 Ilona and Kenneth PetcrM>n 1074 Wildhuni Trail FcbrtMry 19.2002 Pa(e4or4