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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1999 I#2522 The Bancor Group, Continued) plan does not address the need for trails. Weinberger stated the site plan proposes three stormwater treatment ponds. The ponds would treat the runoff for approximately two-thirds of the development. The Applicant has indicated that most of the runoff from the southern one-third of the development can be treated by a fourth pond being located within the conservation easement of Lot 2, Block 1. The Applicant is aiso proposing private wells for this division rather than City water. This proposed development is located within the MUSA boundary allowing for sanitary sewer connection. The developer will be responsible for providing sewer to the property. Weinberger stated the proposed access to this development has been relocated further to the south, with the access point being made as a general intersection with Shadywood Drive to allow for a safer intersection. The Director of Public Services has reviewed this pian and has indicated he does not have any concerns with the proposed access. The Applicant would be required to pay a park dedication fee equivalent to eight percent of the lot with a maximum of $4,900 per lot or a minimum of $2,900 per lot. The Code does allow land dedication for park space rather than a cash contribution. The Planning Commission will need to determine whether a Conditionai Use Permit is appropriate for the site. City Code and Comprehensive Pian ailow a PRD to be approved as a land conservation tool and to improve the appearance of neighborhoods. Only one space outlet is being created, with the purpose of the outiot for wetland and ponding. Each lot would have a conservation easement over it with ownership to be held by the individual property owner. City Staff would be inclined to recommend that the conservation easement be platted as a conservation outiot, as Outiot B, with the road being platted as Outiot A, to protect drainage and wetlands in the area. The conservation outiot would not allow the property owner to remove or alter any vegetation to the rear of the house. City Staff is recommending approval subject to the six conditions outlined in the Planner's Report of November 15,1999. David Newmann, Bancor Group, stated they have attempted to incorporate the comments of the City Council, Planning Commission, and adjoining neighbors into account when revising the site pian for this development. Newmann noted he has met with Steve Johnston, one of the residents in the area, who suggested that he go with private wells. City sewer and larger lots. Newmann stated a PRD for this development would benefit the City by minimizing the impact to the wetlands. Newmann commented in his view this pian addresses the concerns raised in the past regarding this property. Marty Campion. Bancor Group, had no comment. Chair Hawn inquired whether there were any public comments concerning this application Steve Johnston, 2335 Shadowood Drive, commented in his view the developer has done a nice job of addressing the issues in this matter, noting he persohally does not have any concerns with the proposed density for this development. Johnston raised a concern regarding the connection of the road opposite of Shadowood Drive and the negative impact it would have on the traffic in that area. Johnston suggested that the entrance could be relocated approximately 750 feet further south opposite Cox's property to avoid this traffic congestion and provide for more continuity. Johnston Page 12