10-23-1989 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 1989 ATTENDANCE 7:00 P.N. The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Chairman Kelley; Planning Commissioners Johnson, Cohen, Hanson and Moos. The following represented the City staff: Building and Zoning Administrator Mabusth, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron and City Recorder Scheffler. Councilmember Goetten was also present. #1411 SUSSEX SQUARE DEVELOPMENT 3020 FOX STREET PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M. TO 9:07 P.M. Ms. Nina Wildman was present for this public hearing, as was Mr. Mark Gronberg, her Surveyor/Engineer. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were duly noted. It was also noted by Building and Zoning Administrator Mabusth that persons shown on the property owners list were re -notified. Building and Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained that the applicant has presented a revised plan showing 17 lot; and a through road. Mabusth said that there is no longer 1 problem with lot width. Mabusth referenced Michael Gaffcon's memo regarding the availability of suitable septic sites on each lot. Mark Gronberg explained that the road would be . ocated 26' away from the wetlands. He said that the outlot had been relocated and though they were not in favor of having the outlot, they would conform to the City's policies. He said that there would now be a through street to Leaf Street and he was proposing to have a stop sign at that intersection. He noted that all of the lots would meet the required 200' front width. Gronberg showed approximately where the proposed houses would be located. IIe said that each lot would be a walkout lot with iihe exception of Lots 2 and 3. He Said that all dry areas shown are to the 100 year flood plain rather than to just the normal flood elevations. Gronberg showed the proposed grading limits for the roadway. He said that he was sticking very closely to the right-of-way with the exception of the area for Lots 2 and 3 where filling will be necessary and the upper corner where excavation for ponding areas will occur. He said that tree removal would be minimal and would occur mainly in the area of the cul-de-sac. He said that the applicant proposed to plant 10' to 15' spruce trees along the pond extending to the entrance on Leaf Street. Chairman Kelley questioned whether the applicant had sketch plans of the landscaping plan? Ms. Wildman replied that she did not have the plans at this time but was wo- zing with a landscape architect and would have a plan at a later time. 1