Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 10/23/1989

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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 19, 1989 ZONING FILE #1411-SUSSEX SQUARE DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED Planning Commissioner 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 varii. ices 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 core back foi 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 test-Ing extend beyond just septic system concerns, to help define buildabilitv of ti,.e lot in general. There were no further comments from the public regarding this matter and tre public hearing was closed. it was moved by Acting Chairperson Bellows, seconded by Planning Commissioner Hanson, to table this application. Motion, Ayes=5, Nays=O, Motion passed. #1412 MA.Y L. PETERSEN 384 MCCULLEY ROAD PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION CLASS III PUBLIC HEARING 7:55 P.M. - 8:25 P.M. Ms. Mary L. Petersen was present for this matter, as was Mark Gronberg, the applicant's surveyor. The Affidavit of Pub ication and Certificate of Mailing were daily noted. Mr. Jerome O'Brien, 380 Turnham Road objected to the future road being proposed to access onto Turnham Road. Ms. Des 1 Peterson, 4385 Chippewa Lane was concerned about the City's dedication of an outlot which encroached her prope-ty. 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 t:- 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