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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MINUTES FOR MARCH 15,1999 <br />(Robert Erickson, continued) <br />lot line rearrangement. <br />Schroeder commented that now is the time to discuss how access for emergency vehicles will be <br />gained. <br />Weinberger stated a cul-de-sac would be preferred by City Staff if an agreement can be reached. <br />Erickson remarked that he has recently purchased the adjoining property consisting of .44 acres. <br />Smith suggested that City Staff took at this situation and come up with some options for a driveway. <br />Schroeder inquired whether this was an acceptable agreement with the Applicant. <br />Cronin stated they are trying to avoid variances if possible and would like the Planning Commission <br />to approve the tot line rearrangement. <br />Smith stated approval should be contingent upon City Staff and Applicant agreeing to some <br />dimensions for the cul-de-sac. <br />McMillan amended her motion to include, subject to City Staff review and approval of an <br />acceptable agreement regarding access. Motion was seconded by Lindquist <br />VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br />(Recess taken from 9:10 p.m. • 9:16 p.m.) <br />(«9) #2466 JAMES RENCKENS, HAVING AN INTEREST IN 3020 WATERTOWN ROAD, 2 LOT <br />SUBDIVISION, 0:16 p.m. -10:27 p.m. <br />John Winston, on behalf of the Renckens, was present. <br />Van Zomeren stated the Applicants are proposing to subdivide an 11.94 acre parcel into two lots. <br />Lot 1 consists of 8.43 acres, with 7.30 acres being dry, and Lot 2 consists of 3.51 acres, with <br />2.73 acres being dry. Let 1 is considered a flag lot, subject to back lot standards. Lot 2 is a front <br />lot. Both Lots 1 and 2 are proposed to have access onto Watertown Road. <br />This subdivision is unique in the fact that one lot is platted in an east/west direction and the other <br />lot is platted In a north/south direction. <br />Van Zomeren stated the Park Commission has recommended accepting a park dedicatic-n fee in <br />lieu of land for this subdivision. The Hennepin County Assessor has been asked to review the <br />proposal and determine the fair market value of the undeveloped land. <br />Steve Weekman has evaluated the proposed septic locations and has determined that a variance <br />for the location of the draintield will be required. <br />Van Zomernn remarked that a bam currently situated on the property will need to be removed. <br />Tom Kellogg. City Engineer, has revised his letter so that the City's stormwater management plan, <br />which calls for an 18 inch storm sewer to be Installed on this property, the recommendation for a <br />Page 12