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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR MARCH 18,1999 (#2466 James Ranckens, continued) Carlson commented he does not prefer the plan that Is being proposed by Renckens, and the City needs to look at a long-range plan for ponding and roadways. Winston remarked that the minutes reflect that the subdivider is responsibie for access, and in his view the access to Carlson's northern property next to Highway 12 wiil uitimateiy come out to Crystal Bay Road. Carlson stated it is doubtful that a road will be able to be constructed along the northerly portion of Van Zomeren stated the septic site is 58 feet from the stormwater management pond where the requirement is 75 feet, and 13 feet from the driveway where the requirement is 20 feet. The southwest comer of the septic site is approximately three feet from the property line. The driveway needs to be located ten feet from the Crystal Creek subdivision and ten feet from the front lot and be located in the middle of the lot. which would leave it 13 feet from the septic site. Post stated that Weckman had mentioned that the septic site could be slightly altered. Smith remarked that the septic site will need to be reviewed by City Staff. Gaffron stated the comprehensive plan and City's actions and policies are centered around corridors for future connection of roadways. Gaffron stated it has been City's Staffs view that it Is good planning to place a roadway across the northern portion of this property and that the Planning Commission could mandate that as part of the approval process. Van Zomeren commented it is presently platted as a flag lot, and Orono's subdivision ordinance says that it should be platted as an outlet. The outlet access can be platted at 30 feet since it will serve as a driveway for potentially one or two residences. Schroeder remarked that the northern 50 fool outlot extending the road should be platted even If it is not going to be built at this time, noting that the City's map shows all kinds of platted roads that are not presently constructed. Schroeder stated he would be willing to keep the access at 30 feet to accommodate the septic site and that now is the time to plat the access. Hawn commented she has a problem with granting variances to septic systems in a new development. Gaffron stated the septic inspector is authorized to grant an administrative variance if he determines it to be appropriate. Steve Koehler, a resident in Crystal Creek Subdivision, commented he is in favor of this proposal and would rather not see the back lot served by Crystal Creek Road. Koehler inquired whether the minutes could reflect the Planning Commission's desire to have the second possible back lot serviced from the 30 foot access road. Smith commented in her opinion it Is not up to this Planning Commission to determine that. Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2466,3020 Watertown Road, permitting a Class II Subdivision as outlined in City Staffs March 2,1999 memorandum, subject to a 30 foot outlot being platted to permit access to the flat lot (Lot 2), and further subject to City Staff review and approval of a satisfactory septic system and grading and Page 15