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MINUTES OP THE PIAIIMIIIG COMMISSION NBBTIHG MAY 15, 198J <br />II HIS(»iING FILE il326-WATZATA COUNTRY CLUB C(»iTIN1 <br />that the neighbors did not want any adverse effect from the <br />development of Mr. Lauer's property. Bellows interjected that it <br />was the City's policy when dealing with subdivisions to require <br />the property owner to rectify any drainage problems that may <br />occur on his own property. Bellows added that it would be <br />impossible for the City to anticipate every possible condition <br />that may occur. She said that the long standing drainage problem <br />for the residents of Chevy Chase Drive needs to be addressed with <br />the City of Orono, not Mr. Lauer and the Wayzata Country Club. <br />Bellows opined that underlying the drainage concern was the fact <br />that most residents object to development occuring in their <br />neighborhood. Bellows said that the residents of Chevy Chase <br />Drive had very legitimate drainage problems that they should not <br />have to deal with. <br />Planning Commissioner Cohen stated that it was well and good <br />that Mr. Lauer remedy drainage problems on his own property, but <br />questioned whether in doing so he might not adversely impact <br />other properties. Bellows replied that the drainage Information <br />that had been submitted indicated that there would be no increase <br />in drainage on neighboring properties. She said that information <br />was all that they had to go on. <br />Chairman Kelley said that issues such as the construction of <br />the retention basin, the requirement that a grading plan be <br />submitted prior to issuance of the building permit, and <br />dedication of a 25' outlot along the north side of the parcel <br />still needed to be considered. Additionally, the applJcan is <br />seeking approval of a 140' lot width variance and the inherent <br />variance for lack of frontage on a public roadway. Kelley said <br />that if it were not for the variance request, the City would have <br />no reasonable justification for a denial since the proposed <br />division raeets all other requirements. <br />Planning Commissioner Bellows indicated that she wished to <br />discuss the road issue. She said that the driveways being <br />constructed off of North Ferndale are inadequate to serve the <br />number of houses they are proposed to serve. She was not in <br />favor of allowing this subdivision to occur without substantial <br />improvement to the roadway off of North Ferndale. Planning <br />Commissioner Cohen said that the road access is close to the <br />mailboxes and is a safety hazard. Mr. Lauer indicated that the <br />mailboxes were at least 150 yards from the mailboxes. Mr. Leo <br />Hauser interjected with a proposal to place an access off of <br />North Ferndale through his property, rather than using the <br />existing substandard roadway. He said that the City Engineer had <br />the opportunity to look at that location and had indicated that <br />there would be no safety problems. Kelley questioned whether Mr. <br />Hauser had discussed this proposal with Mr. Lauer? Mr. Hauser <br />replied that it had been briefly discussed. Mr. Lauer noted that <br />Mr. Hauser's proposal would create more hardcover and <br />consequently more drainage problems. Mr. Hauser replied that the <br />vegetation in that area was very thick and would alleviate any <br />potential runoff problem. <br />8