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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />AUGUST 21,2000 <br />(^2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) <br />approved the grading and drainage plans on this development. <br />Rasmussen stated she would like to see some t>pe of assurance in the event the drainage does <br />not work the way the developer is proposing and that the project is completed in accordance with <br />the plans i^>proved by the City. <br />Weinberger indicated a letter of credit is required on this project, with the plans on this project <br />being required to meet certain standards of the City. Weinberger indicated the project would be <br />inspected periodically by the City Engineer to insure compliance with the final plans. Weinberger <br />stated the developer is also required to enter into a development agreement, which mandates that <br />certain conditions are met on the prc*'ct. <br />Berg commented that the City docs -.oi rclc> :e any funds on the letter of credit until an inspection <br />has been completed by the CityXngi.u er to insure proper compliance with the approved plans. <br />Hawn commented the Planning Commission needs to rely on the advice of their experts in <br />determining whether the drainage for this area is appropriate and proper in controlling the water <br />runoff. <br />Stoddard requested City Staff review further any possible impact to the bluff in this area. <br />Weinberger commented City Staff has reviewed that issue, with the determination being made that <br />the bluff should not be negatively impacted. <br />Behnke indicated the bluff in this area does not meet the necessary' criteria to be considered an <br />actual bluff. <br />Stoddard stated he would like City Staff to review this issue again. <br />Hawn commented the Planning Commission and City Council are required to act in accordance <br />with the City’s ordinances. Hawn indicated the proposed plan does meet the City’s criteria, with <br />the developer having the right to develop the land regardless of the desires of the adjoining <br />property owners. Hawn stated it is the responsibility of the City Engineer and City Staff to insure <br />that these issues are being addressed properly. <br />Tom Stokes, Brenshell Homes, stated he is the owner of Brenshell Homes, which is a <br />development company and not a building company. Stokes stated he has personally spoken with <br />the Commerce Department, who has indicated they are responsible for the license not being <br />issued. <br />Stokes stated the property owner requested them to develop this property, which is his right, and <br />they are attempting to resolve all the issues involved with this project in accordance with the <br />City’s ordinances. Stokes stated Charles Cudd Homes will be constructing the homes on this site, <br />who is a very reputable builder. Stokes stated in his view this will be a very nice project once <br />completed, with extra care being taken to meet all the concerns expressed by the residents and <br />City Staff. Stokes requested they be treated as any other developer within the City, noting the <br />State Bank of Long L^e will be funding this project. <br />PAGE 16