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¥MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - SEPTEMBER 16, 1991 I6NINQ FILE #1683 - CONT. Cohen road a petition submitted by a group of neighboring residents which requested that no septic tank drainfleld be constructed within a reasonable distance from each boundary of the newly created lots as most homes on Hackberry have their wells on their western lot line and the drainage from the property proposed for development runs across the back yards of the Hackberry homes, and requesting that the ’•cartway" that runs along the eastern lot line to remain for use by the Hackberry neighbors. Dunwreath Peasley, 98 Hackberry Hill, explained the Mr. Suess Installed a fence 21* to the west of his eastern lot line to be used as a cartway by himself and neighbors.He noted that cartway has existed for as long as he has lived there, 27 years. He also explained that drainage does run off the property Into the Hackberry Hill neighborhood.He said he currently has 3" of standing water In his back yard. Richard Wagner, 35 Hackberry Hill, felt that Mr. Suess put the cartway 1n for his own use and should be able to develop his property without restrictions on that cartway by the neighboring property owners.He said there Is a natural flow that runs down Watertown Road Into the neighborhood. Dave Fisher, 141 Hackberry H111, noted If the cartway wore to remain It wouia oe nice, but felt It would be up to the new owners to set up. Wagner said his wells are far enough away from the proposed subdivision and there should be no problem. The owner, 119 Hackberry Hill, noted that he lives directly on the other side of the proposed subdivision and explained that run off from the field does end up In his back yard. Peasley noted that 30* from his present well water. Is standing Rowlette noted that site grading and drainage plans have not been submitted. Halslet noted that they are willing to supply those, but were notified too late for Inclusion in the Commission's packets. Johnson felt that they are creating two addition lots, not three, and should be allowed to use the outlot as a private drive. Rowlette felt that more Information Is needed.She noted that the property to the north will more than likely be developed at some point, but it Isn't necessary to Install the private road or cul'-de-sac at this point.She also felt It was a terrible waste and expense to have the current owner move his driveway.