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: MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 21,2000 (#2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) Nygard requested Weinberger address the issue of the holding ponds and the value they play in drainage. Weinberger stated the developer will be NURP ponds, which are designed to be sedimentation ponds. Weinberger stated this type of pond is generally required in most developments, with the ponds actually treating the water prior to it leaving the pond so it is cleaner than when it entered the pond. Stoddard requested the developer to keep the neighbors informed on the progress of this development, noting the members of the Planning Commission tvpically don’t receive their packets until Thursday or Friday of the week prior. Stoddard stated Bonestroo is a large reputable consulting firm and will help to insure that the final plans are being complied with. Stoddard commented he does have a concern with the impact to the bluff, and repeated his request of City Staff to review the impact to the bluff in this area. Stoddard conunented the Planning Commission is required to look at each application on their own basis, and requested City Staff look further at the impact this development \vill have on the surrounding area. Lindquist commented it is the responsibility of the Planning Commission to insure that the rights of the residents and the developers are preserved. Lindquist indicated the proposed plan does meet the City’s Comprehensive Plan, with the property owner having the right to develop this property. Lindquist stated he would be in favor of ^is proposal since it does meet the City’s standards. Hawn indicated she is in agreement with Lindquist. Nygard commented variances are based on a hardship inherent to the land, and in his view a hvdship does exist in this case. Hawn state! outside of those two variances being requested, this proposal does meet all the City’s requirements. Hawn stated in her opinion she does not see a reason not to approve the preliminary plat. John Duiui, 1131 Wildhurst, commented since engineering is not an exact science, he would like to see additional steps taken to insure proper grading and drainage for this development. Dunn requested he be provided with any new information the developer may have on this development. Stokes indicated they would be happy to cooperate with the neighbors. Lindquist moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2596, Brenshell Homes, 1181 Wildhurst Trail, subject to the six conditions outlined in the August 17,2000 Planner's Report, with the added condition that the trees be retained on all slopes on the east portion of Lots 2 and 3. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 1, Stoddard Opposed. Stoddard stated he voted in opposition to the motion because he feels there should be further research done on the impact to the bluff in this area. Stoddard stated in his opinion the Public Works Director and City Staff should review the adjoining area to determine the impacts of this PAGE 17 j