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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING CO.VLMISSION ^;EETI^G HELD ON JANUARY 18, 1994 Commissioner Smith inquired as to what the DNR would look at regarding drainage issues when reviewing this proposal. Mabusih responded that they would review the hydrological information submitted by the developer and potential impact on the DNR park land located downstream, the culverts of Luce Line, and use of the Luce Line bed as a drain. Discusston ensued regarding maintenance of the trails 3jid culverts. Commissioner Nolan inquired about the septic systems located south of the drainage swale and Mr. Gronberg responded that it would be done with PVC pipe which would be under pressure so that if the system failed, it would not pump anything out. Commissioner Nolan commented he believed it could eliminate potential problems if the septic systems w'ere located on the north side of the swale. Mabusth stated that there is not suitable area for another septic system to be located north of the drainagsway. Chairman Schroeder inquired about the flag lot ’ssue. Mabusth commented that it is not a variance to create a back lot under the new ordinance criteria. Commissioner Rowletie commented she was concerned about emergency vehicle access and fell that a loop driveway or turn-around should be provided tor those lots. Jim Deanovic stated that their restrictive covenants prohibit extra structures on the lots so there will rot be a conditional use permit issue. He stated they are w'illing to construct the bike trail if their cost can be deducted from the park dedication fee. The consensus of the Planning Commission was that the developer should be allowed park dedication credit for the cost of constructing the bike trails as long as they were public trails. Mabusih reviewed the process whereby the park dedication fees are calculated, based on the land value of the property. Eugene Hite commented that the Countryside homeowners would like to see the lot retained as a park no matter what the determination is regarding its historical status. Chairman Schroeder commented that the Park Commission had no funds available to develop the land as a park. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for a neighborhood park, and the consensus of the Planning Commission was that the parcel remain as a park rather than a lot. Mr. Hite commented that perhaps there was the possibility of holding that property as a common area for the neighborhood, and he requested that he be allowed to discuss this possibility at their homeowner’s association meeting. Creative funding methods were discussed. Commissioner Smith inquired about the possibility of providing buffering and screening between Lots 2, 3 and 4 and the Luce Line Trail. Extensive discussion ensued regarding how the City can be protected from difficulties arising from the issue of weUand mitigation when the lots are sold in the fumre Discussion ensued regarding whether Lhe roadway should be connocten or cul-de-saced on both ends with the potential for future connection being reroined. Mabusih reminded the Commission that if the road is not connected, it would continue to be maintained by benefit lot owners. It will have to be privately maintained until such time as it is connected. Discussion ensued regarding whether to connect the roadway or leave it as two cul-de-sacs 3