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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 18,2000 (^2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) Weinberger stated Staff would prefer not to see driveway access off of Wildhurst due to the amount of grading that would need to occur as well as the amount of vegetation that would need to be removed. Weinberger stated driveway access off of Wildhurst would make the situation worse and would not allow stormwater to be managed or treated. Gafffon stated if the developer were able to build a driveway across the slope that would meet slope requirements, they could build one house with a long, steep driveway, which would not require a subdivision. If that should occur and this was not a subdivision, the City would not have the opportunity to require the developer to construct stormwater ponds, which arc needed in this area. Gaffron stated this level of development allows the City to require certain controls that they otherwise would not have if only one or two houses were to be constructed on this property. Stokes s;ated they have looked at gaining access via Wildhurst, but in their view the plan being reviewed tonight is the best possible plan for this site. Stokes requested the Planning Commission approve their application tonight. Kasprick commented in her view this is not the best plan and that the developer has not adequately addressed the water nmoff. Hawn stated the Planning Commission is here to review the plan that is before them tonight, with the developer having the right to appear before the Planning Commission with a plan to determine whether that plan meets City requirements. Hawn noted the City Engineer is comfortable with the steps being taken to address the water runoff and the drainage and erosion concerns being raised by the residents and the City. Hawn stated if the variances are granted on this subdivision, it would be to help reduce the drainage and not for any other reason. Hawn commented if the developer were to develop this land without the variances, the situation would be worse due to the additional hardcover and drainage issues that would result from a longer road. Haw n thanked the members of the audience for their input into this application, noting that the comments and concerns expressed by the residents has resulted in a much better plan for this area Stoddard moved, Nygard seconded, to table Application #2596, Brenshell Homes, 1181 Wildhurst Trail to enable the Planning Commission to review the information provided during tonight’s meeting, with the developer addressing the particular concerns raised tonight. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 4, Hawn, Lindquist, Berg and Kluth opposed. Lindquist moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2596, Brenshell Homes, 1181 Wildhurst Trail, subject to the six conditions contained in the September 14,2000 Planner’s Report. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 3, Nygard, Stoddard and Smith opposed. Smith noted she is not opposed to the development but feel there would be a benefit to reviewing the additional information supplied tonight. Stoddard reiterated he would like to review the additional information prior to recommending approval. PAGE 9