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Si*.- p MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,2000 (#2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) de-sac as presently proposed since it allows for bette*’ redirection of stormwater and requires less grading and less hardcover on the propert>'. The Planning Commission voted four to three to recommend approval of the request by the Applicant for a five lot plat. There were concerns expressed by some of the members of the Planning Commission regarding the wetland delineation as well as final determinations regarding the protection of the ravines and the environmental impacts of developing this property. Weinberger stated if City Council would recommend approval of this application, City Staff would recommend approval be 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 property lines, stormwater detention pends located on lots 1 and 5. 3. Drainage easements shall be dedicated for the lower ravine located on Lot 2 and a conservation and flowage easement shall be dedicated over the south portion of Lot 2 to ensure the higher elevations of the ravine are also protected. 4. A conservation easement be placed over Outlot A to protect the ravine from any land alteration and vegetation removal and over the east side of Lots 2 and 3. 5. Utility installation shall require directional bored lines under Wildhurst Trail and bcrivcen Lots 2 and 3. 6. Subdivider shall satisfy all concerns and requirements noted in the letter dated August 15, 200, by Tom Kellogg, City Engineer. Steve Behnke, Brenshell Homes, stated they have addressed the concerns regarding slopes and vegetation by dedicating in excess of two acres in conservation easements, with the homeowner’s association being responsible for the maintenance of the stormwater ponds as required. Behnke stated their wetland delineation report is currently being reviewed by the Watershed District. Behnke stated if the Watershed District does determine that there is actually a wetland in the area, they are w illing to comply with whatever requirements are required by the Watershed District. Behnke stated they are in agreement with the easements being requested and the conditions being recommended by City Staff on this property. Behnke stated it his opinion the lots meet the required w'idth and are in fact in excess of the requirements. Tom Stokes, Brenshell Homes, stated they have reached an agreement with John Culliton to purchase Lot 3, who has indicated it is not their intent to construct a structure on this lot. PAGES