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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 21,2000 'i' IP installed would be installed between Lots 2 and 3 and along Wildhurst shall be directionally bored to prevent any disturbance to the steep slopes, which would eliminate the need to close access to properties north of the proposed improvements. Lot width variances are required for Lots 2 and 3. The LR-IB zoning district requires a minimum lot width of 140’. Both lots have appro.ximately 120’ of width at the required structure setback. Weinberger indicated the City of Orono has approved lot width variances for lots which front on a cul-de-sac that demonstrate suitable building sites and meet the minimum lot size requirement. Weinberger stated the City ’s Comprehensive Plan suggests properties within urban density and urban services be served by a public road. Staff recommends the new roads to this development be public, with the cul-de-sac providing an emergency turn-around. City Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminar>’ plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Lot width variances be approved for Lots 2 and 3. 2. Drainage and utility easements be dedicated on the final plat 10 feet along exterior property lines and five feet along interior propert)* lines, stormwater detention ponds located on Lots 1 and 5. 3. Drainage easements shall be dedicated for the lower ravine located on Lot 2. 4. A conservation casement be placed over Outlot A to protect the ravine from any land alteration and vegetation removal. 5. Utility installation shall require directional bored lines under Wildhurst Trail and between Lots 2 and 3. 6. The subdivider shall satisfy all concerns and requirements noted in the letter dated August 15,2000, by Tom Kellogg, City Engineer. Behnke stated following the last meeting after a request was made to table the application, a PAGE 19