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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR APRIL 17,2000 (#2576 Brenshell Homes, Continued) driveways being located on the road when alternative access is available through Garden Lane. City Staff is recommending that all access for the development be via a new road constructed by the developer through Garden Lane with a cul-de-sac serving any lots within direct access. Lindquist inquired whether there will be access to Saga Hill Park from Garden Lane. Weinberger stated at this time Garden Lane could be used as access to the park. Weinberger stated other access and parking to the park has been provided through the property formerly owned by Palmer and the Covenant Church. Weinberger noted he has not reviewed the plan in much detail at this time. Steve Bentley, Prudential Homes, stated he has received a significant amount of information from City Staff relating to prior developments proposed for this site and has revised the plans somewhat to address Staffs concerns. Bentley stated basically they are proposing a road off of Garden Lane for access to this development. Bentley stated they currently have a builder lined up for this project and are very interested in proceeding forward with their proposal. Bentley commented in light of the prior proposals, they are considering the possibility of a lift station and connection to sanitary sewer from Tonkaview Road. Bentley indicated he does not have a problem with any of the issues raised by City Staff and is willing to continue to work with the City to resolve those issues. Bentley stated it is his understanding that park access is through Tonkaview and will not need access off of Garden Lane. Bentley stated they are anticipating the road would become public based upon the comments on the prior applications. Gaffron recommended that the road become a public road, with the cul-de-sac paved diameter being 80 feet. Stoddard inquired what the lot width for each lot would be. Bentley stated a variance to lot width will probably be needed on three of the lots due to the limited amount of frontage available. Gaffron recommended Bentley speak with the Public Works Department regarding sewer connection and the possibility a lift station may not be needed. Gaffron noted that the City Engineer will also be requiring stormwater calculations for this area. Hawn commented she likes the limited amount of driveways being proposed for this subdivision. Hawn indicated there has been some interested expressed in the past for clustering in this area. Bentley indicated he will be obtaining more detailed engineering drawings. Bentley stated he would be willing to look at clustering for this area. Gaffron stated in his view it is doubtful the City Council would grant any building variances. Gaffron suggested the developer do a preliminary sketch showing the clustering as an option. Bentley stated he will continue to work with City Staff to resolve the issues. Page 26