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. m ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 19,1999 (#2479 Peter Andrea Company, Continued) by the Planning Commission. Preliminary septic reports have been reviewed and conditionally approved by Steve Weckman. The proposed subdivision creates a rural residential development with five plus acre lots served by private septic systems and individual wells. The proposed subdivision is in keeping with the general character of the neighborhood. Due to the topography of the site and wetlands, many of the lots are irregular in size and shape, but each lot appears to demonstrate a suitable building site within the required setbacks and allow for a primary and secondary septic site. Weinberger stated that Outlet A is intended to be a private road held by the Homeowners Association and will be responsible for the maintenance of the private road. The outlet is platted at 1,100 feet In length, with City Code allowing a maximum of 1,000 feet for cul-de-sacs. The road is being platted with the intent to extend the road when access is required to the west. Future extension of the cul-de-sac is shown as Outlot B. Weinberger stated that this development lies within two major drainage districts. The City Engineer is recommending that the final plans include water quality provisions for storm water leaving the northerly and southerly portions of the site, subject to the condition that the City Engineer reviews and approves the drainage plan and stormwater treatment pond within the development. Weinberger noted that the City of Orono has not adopted a stormwater management plan at this time, but at this time are requesting that money be escrowed in order to cover the expenses of future ponding. Weinberger commented that an adjacent property owner has expressed concerns about the impact of the private road in relation to her property to the east as it relates to traffic and headlights from vehicles entering Stubbs Bay Road. Weinberger stated that City Staff has looked at other possible locations for the driveway but feels that the proposed location of the road is the only suitable location due to the location of the stormwater management pond as well as the negative impact other road locations would have on the building sites for Lots 3 and 4. City Staff Is recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions outlined in the Planner's Report. Gronberg stated that the proposed drainage plan \MII capture approximately 85 percent of the runoff from the road and divert it into the pond. Gronberg commented that buffer strips have been discussed as an alternative to ponding. Deanovic stated that this is the first time that he has been informed about an escrow for future ponding, noting that this application was filed approximately six months ago. Hawn remarked that the Planning Commission usually defers to the City Engineer on any issues relating to drainage and grading. Gronberg commented In his view this issue could be worked out. Weinberger stated that it is possible that some buffering could be done in this development. Hawn inquired whether there were any public comments regarding this application Donna Cause, 480 Stubbs Bay Road North, Inquired whether the road could be located in another location. Page 6