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maOTBS OP THB PLMmiVG COHMISSIOH !TI1iG JUNE 19, 1989 ZOHIH6 PILE «1411-SUSSBX SQUARB DBVBLOPMBBT COBTINOBD Planning Conunissioner Cohen had a difficult time seeing how 18 lots would fit into this area. He wanted to see two accesses if there are more than 8 lots. Planning Commissioner Brown indicated that he did not like granting variances for new subdivisions, in this case for the 200* lot width requirement. Planning Commissioner Johnson thought that the proposed access location was the best. He wanted the applicants to pay particular attention to drainage, grading, the road and wetlands when they come back for preliminary plat approval. Acting Chairperson Bellows said that the cul-de-sac was inappropriate, and compared this subdivision with that of Mr. Rebers. She preferred to see a through road. She also expressed concern about the conflicting drainage information. She wanted to see soil testing extend beyond just septic system concerns, to help deline buildability of the lot in general. There were no further comments from the public regarding this matter and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Acting Chairperson Bellows, seconded by Planning Commissioner Hanson, to table this application. Motion, Ayes^^S, Nays*°0, Motion passed. 11412 MARY L. PBTBRSBB 384 NCCDLLBT ROAD PRBLIMlllARY SUBDIVISIOM CLASS III PUBLIC HEARING 7t55 P.M. - 8:25 P.N. Ms. Mary L. Petersen was present for this matter, as was Mark Gronberg, the applicant's surveyor. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were duly noted. Mr. Jerome O'Brien, 380 Turnham Road objected to the future road being proposed to access 'onto Turnham Road. Ms. Desy1 Peterson, 4385 Chippewa Lane was concerned about the City's dedication of an outlot which encroached her property. She questioned the City's legal authority to do that. Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained to Ms. Peterson that it was the City's responsibility to plan and provide for future access to properties that may otherwise become landlocked. Ms. Peterson questioned whether the City was basing their authority on State Statutes that allow a city to dedicate a "reasonable portion" of private property that is needed as a result of a subdivision. Acting Chairperson Bellows reiterated Mabusth's explanation and added that the higher densities Orono experiences, the more need there is for through roads. Mabusth said that 33' was a recommendation from the City Engineer. Bellows recommended that Ms. Peterson meet with Zoning Administrator Mabusth to further