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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 18,2000 (^2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) Stokes reiterated that a standard walkout slope is 18 percent, with many developments existing in Orono with that type of slope. Dwight Affeldt, 4765 Tonkaview Lane, c.xpresscd concerns dealing with the diminished quality of life that will be experienced with this development and the increased amount of traffic on Tonkaview that will result from the additional residences. Affeldt stated currently 18 children under the legal driving age reside on Tonkaview, with a significant amount of cars utilizing Tonkaview rather than County Road 19. Affeldt expressed concerns regarding the safety of the children in the area, noting that the road has a large hill in the middle of the roadway which obstructs the view of the drivers. HasNU inquired whether Tonkaview Lane was a substandard road. Kellogg indicated that Tonkaview does not meet Orono’s current standards, with no immediate plans to upgrade the roadway by the City. S^rve Behnke stated as it relates to Lot 5, the building pad is located far enough from the lot lines to alleviate any concerns regarding that lot that the neighbors may have. Behnke stated a substantially oversized pond will be constructed in that area to reduce water runoff as well as improve water quality down the ravine. Behnke commented in his view the benefits to be gained from the construction of the retention pond outweigh any concerns that the residents may have regarding the removal of some trees in that area. Behnke stated according to documents provided by the City of Orono and his wetland specialist hired to review this area, there is no evidence to support a wetland in this area Behnke stated there apparently exists a dra\ving from 1997 that purports to show a wetland in this area, but to his knowledge there has never been a wetland delineation on this property. Behnke stated as part of the requirements for approval by the Watershed District, they are required to establish an agreement with the homeowner's association which mandates long-term maintenance of the ponds located within this development. Hawn commented the residen. appear to have a concent should the homeowner’s association not follow through with their responsibilities regarding the ponds. Behnke stated the Watershed District docs have a system in place to handle maintenance of the retention ponds should the homeowner’s association not provide the proper maintenance. HaNMi inquired whether a homeowner’s association will be created as part of this subdivision. Behnke stated there w*ould be one. Behnke stated a considerable amount of engineering has gone into this plan in an effort to reduce the water runoff and to address the issues relating to the slopes, which in his view have been adequately addressed. Lyle Rahn, 1147 Wildhurst Trail, requested that the minutes reflect that there will be a homeowner’s association created for this development which will be responsible for the long- term maintenance on this pond. PAGE 6 1 ** «-» »* ... - a,.,. -