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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 21,2000 (#2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) revised his plans and is now proposing access via Garden Lane. The previous proposal had shown six lots, with some issues relating to drivcvN'ay access to the property and drainage concerns. The Applicant has reduced the number of lots to five in response to the concerns of the Planning Commission as well as addressed the issues relating to grading and drainage. Weinberger stated in response to the concern about protecti on of the ravines and controlled water runoff to properties east of Wildhurst Trail, the Applicants have revised the grading plan and addressed the issues by directing drainage to two stormwater management ponds. The City Engineer ha.<: reviewed the grading and drainage plan and has determined the drainage has been preliminarily approved. Both of the proposed ponds will reduce the amount of water nmoff to what actually exists today as well as providing skimming to allow the water to be treated prior to leaving the site. Weinberger noted this plan would also be subject to review and approval by the DNR and the Minnehaha Watershed District. Secondly, the issue relating to street access has been addressed by revising the plan to make a 90 degree controlled intersection with Garden Lane. The northerly ravine in this development would be protected by a conservation easement and a lot has been removed that would have required access around the ravine. Weinberger stated the number of proposed lots has been reduced from six to five based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, which has resulted in each lot meeting or exceeding the one acre minimum lot size. Weinberger stated City Staff is strongly recommending the developer not disturb the trees and grades east of the cul*de*sac along Wildhurst Trail. The portion of the sewer that would be installed would be installed between Lots 2 and 3 and along Wildhurst shall be directionally bored to prevent any disturbance to the steep slopes, which would eliminate the need to close access to properties north of the proposed improvements. Lot width \rariances are required for Lots 2 and 3. The LR-IB zoning district requires a minimum lot width of 140\ Both lots have approximately 120’ of width at the required structure setback. Weinberger indicated the City of Orono has approved lot width variances for lots which front on a cul-de-sac that demonstrate suitable building sites and meet the minimum lot size requirement. Weinberger stated the City’s Comprehensive Plan suggests properties within urban density and urban services be served by a public road. Staff recommends the new roads to this development be public, with tlie cul-de-sac providing an emergency turn-around. City Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminaiy plat 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 ponds located on Lots 1 and 5. 3. Drai lage easements shall be dedicated for the lower ravine located on Lot 2. PAGE 13