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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22,1997 (#5 - #2279/#2280 Marc and Tracy Whitehead - Continued) Outlet B is to be a shared driveway with Lot 2. Lot 3 has an existing driveway. Consideration was given to bringing Lot 3’s driveway into the prope^, but this would cause loss of trees. The Planning Commission recommended maintaining the easement. Additional right-of-way is proposed to be dedicated at the southeast comer of Lots 2 ami 3, but the road east of the property would remain as a private easement. Iinprovements may be required in the future to shift the private road to improve the sight lines at this location. Gaffton reported that the initial proposal with cul-d?-sac included additional ponding. With no road being proposed, the developer has suggested that no pond would be necessary. This would be subject to MCWD approval. Staff may need to see some runoff controls in place but the need for ponding appears to be minimal. Gaffron said the property is 10 acres in size with lots averaging 3 acres. There are steep topographies and the drainage area is small The City Engineer has ^ggested that it^ the responsibility of the applicant to upgrade Lyman Avenue, which is r^ently pav^ from Smith Avenue to a certain point, but only 15' in width. The Planning Co^ssion recommended partial responsibility by the applicant for the upgrade. The applicant did not believe it made sense to improve the road if sewering were to occur in the future. He also felt that with oiJy two additional homes, he should not be responable for the road upgrade. The Planning Commission left this decision to the Council's discretion. Regarding the public right-of-way vacation, a segment of platted lane will be vacated. Gaffron sad no negative comments have been received from either the public, DNR, or utilities. A conservation and flowage easement is required for the wetlands. Gaffron said preliminary plans have been received for the driveway for Lots 1 and 2. "nie applicant will be required to ensure that drainage does not negatively impact the neighborhood. Gaffron noted that the Planning Commission was sensitive to the needs of the Stankovsky property. Jabbour reported that the Planning Commission had asked for assistance by the City Engineer with improving the site lines on the road. No specific steps were taken, however. The resolution includes identified possibilities. Jabbour said he was concerned with the City granting a variance on a septic site. Gaffron indicated that the primary site for Lot 2 would be in close proximity to the road. A revised alignment received on this date shows the edge of the septic site 5' from the dedicated road. It would not meet the 30 mph, 270' radius, only a ISO' radius. Gaffron asked Cook whether additional right-of-way should be acquired. Cook said he would recommend additional right-of-way be acquired with the steep bank. An adNnsory curb sign for 20 mph would serve the area.