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5. <br />i’>-. <br />Erosion <br />Control <br />The City is strongly recommending the developer not disturb the trees and <br />grades east of the cul-de-sac along Wildhurst Trail. The portions of the sewer <br />that would be installed between Lots 2 and 3 and along Wildhurst shall be <br />directionally bored to prevent any disturbance to the steep slopes. <br />Boring under Wildhurst would eliminate the need to close access to <br />properties north of the proposed improvements. Wildhurst is the only access <br />to the northerly lots. <br />6.Lot Width <br />Variances <br />Proposed Lots 2 and 3 would require lot width variances. The LR-IB zoning <br />district requires a minimum lot width of 140'. Both lots have approximately <br />120' of width at the required structure setback. The City of Orono has <br />approved lot width variances for lots which front on a cul-de-sac that <br />demonstrate suitable building sites and meet the minimum lot size <br />requirement. <br />Public vs. Private Road <br />The Comprehensive Plan suggests properties within urban density and urban services to be served <br />by a public road. Staff recommends the new roads should be public. The cul-de-sac would provide <br />an emergency turn around. Also snow plows could use the turn around after plowing Garden Lane. <br />Staff Recommendation <br />The proposed plat meets the requirements as set by the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff is <br />recommending approval of the proposed preliminary plat conditioned upon: <br />1. <br />2. <br />3. <br />4. <br />5. <br />6. <br />Lot Width variances be approved for Lots 2 and 3. • <br />Drainage and utility easements be dedicated on the final plat 1 O' along exterior property lines <br />and 5* along interior property lines, stormwater detention ponds located on lots 1 and 5. <br />Drainage easements shall be dedicated for the lower ravine located on Lot 2. <br />A conservation easement be placed over Outlot A to protect the ravine from any land <br />alteration and vegetation removal. <br />Utility installation shall require directional bored lines under Wildhurst Trail and between <br />Lots 2 and 3. <br />Subdivider shall satisfy all concerns and requirements noted in the letter dated August 15, <br />2000 by Tom Kellogg, City Engineer. <br />Options for Action ; <br />1. Recommend approval. <br />3. Recommend denial, stating reasons. <br />4. Table for additional information. <br />5. Other action. <br />i