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E? MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2000 (W596 BRENSHELL HOMES, CONTINUED) acre in size due to the location of a NURP pond on that lot. Weinberger stated Lots 2 and 3 do front on a cul-de-sac, \sith Staff measuring the lot width from the setback from the cul-de-sac. The frontage along Wildhurst would technically require a variance. Weinberger stated as it relates to the drainage, the comment from the City Engineer were based on the information provided b .he Applicant. The City Engineer has not commented on the new information submitted. Wei..berger stated the concern initially was that all of this drainage was going to one location. Gary Welsh, 1214 Wildhurst Trail, stated he lives east of the proposed development. Welsh stated the ravine that runs on the south side is actually the ravine that runs through their property, noting he is well aware of the drainage that runs through the ravine. Welsh inquired whether this was a situation where the rules will be bent by granting the variances to allow the e.xtra density and have an adverse impact on the area due to the added hardcover and increased runoff. Welsh commented tliat perhaps more water needs to be held on the property' in order to address the drainage issues. Mike Hollenhorst, 1200 Wildhurst, stated in his opinion due to the number of variances required on this development, the application should be denied. Hollenhorst indicated they live downhill from Lots 2 and 3, with the construction as a result of this development causing the entire roadway and driveway to be blocked while the sewer line is being extended. Hollenhorst requested that the Planning Commission require a substantial bond on this project to enable the City to restore the land back to its original state should the developer go bankrupt on this project. Sandy Robinson, Wildhurst Trail, expressed concerns relating to the proposed density and drainage. Robinson stated in her view the City should not permit a developer to push the amount of lots that can be developed in this area. Robinson -tated in her opinion three lots would be acceptable in this area. Robinson commented the depth of the ravine in the area should give a clear indication to the Planning Commission of the power of the runoff in that area, and that ample steps need to be taken in order to guarantee proper drainage from this development. Michael Wear, 1184 Wildhurst, commented in his view the developer has a right to develop this property if he so chooses, with the City having the right and the obligation to place sufficient conditions upon the developer to insure proper compliance with City Codes and adequate drainage. Wear stated in his view this area needs to be developed with the issues in mind, especially in light of the drainage that flows through this area. Wear stated the current condition of the ravine is not very attractive due to the number of dow ned trees and debris within the ravine. Wear suggested the developer revise his plans to work with the runoff and the other issues and reappear before the Plaruiing Commission. Robert Birkeland, 1298 Wildhurst Trail, stated when this area experienced a 12 inch rain, the ravine looked like the Missippissi River under the existing conditions. Birkeland stated in his opinion the City needs to get some kind of balance between w hat currently exists and what the developer is attempting to do. The President of Brcnshell Homes stated they would be willing to table this application in PAGE 22 I