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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING CONEVnSSION MEETING <br />AUGUST 21,2000 <br />Gary Welsh, 1214 Wildhurst Trail, stated he did speak with the developer on this application, <br />noting he was to be the contact person for the neighborhood. Welsh indicated he has not been <br />contacted by the developer or any of his representatives following the last public hearing, and in <br />his view the developer has not made any effort to work with the neighbors as requested by the <br />Planning Commission. Welsh stated in his view* variances should not be granted on a <br />development in order to allow higher density. <br />Hawn indicated two variances are being requested by the developer on this application, which are <br />normal when a house is located on a cul-de-sac. <br />tc <br />>■ <br />: T <br />0*Kasper indicated she had some additional questions regarding licensing. <br />Hawn stated that is not an issue before the Planning Commission tonight, and suggested City Staff <br />check into the matter. <br />Sandra Rasmussen, 1186 Wildhurst Trail, expressed concerns regarding the current sewer <br />capacity, and requested that the current capacity be evaluated to insure that this development will <br />not create additional problems in this area. Rasmussen also requested the developer be required to <br />provide sufficient security on this project to insure completion or restoration of the area. <br />Rasmussen stated she has a concern regarding the steep grade of the road, noting she presently <br />experiences erosion of her driveway every time it rains. Rasmussen indicated she did speak with <br />the developer about the possibility of relocating this road. Rasmussen stated she also has a <br />concern with the fact that variances are being requested on this development given the situation <br />with the cul-de-sac and the steep road. Rasmussen commented the cul-de-sac should not be <br />constructed if it is going to compound the problem. <br />Behnke indicated the water flow will be altered so that all water runoff goes to the north, to the <br />holding pond, and through an outlet pond. Behnke stated the City Engineer has reviewed and <br />approved the grading and drainage plans on this development. <br />Rasmussen stated she would like to sec some type of assurance in the event the drainage does <br />PAGE 22