05-09-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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Zoninq File #1218 November 11., 1987 Page 2 of Review of the Current Proposal: The application (exhibit K involves the division of 2 lots from a 16+ acre property currently shown as owned by the estate of Ruth Smith. All existing structures appear to meet required setbacks for the RR-1B zoning district. The following items must be addressed with this current review: Access- Lot 2, the larger lot can be futher subdivided. The reviewing staff recommends that the shared lot line oe realigned to provide a corridor to Orono Orchard Road - see exhibit F. The engineer confirms that in spite of the steep slopes within the approach area that a private road can be constructed at acceptable grades. The existing access can serve the properties at the proposed 2 lot level. Owner of lot 1 must grant access easement in favor of lot 2. Please review Cook's report (exhibit E) that deals with the access issue. Septic System- The surveyor has used the City's septic inventory cards to locate existing septic system (exhibit G). Lot 1's septic system has never been located. As with the Ziminski plat at your last meeting, the City must ask that the existing septic system be located before lot line placement is finalized. Septic testing has been provided for the alternate septic site for lot 1. Lot 2 is over 5 acres and will not require additional septic testing. Wetland- Review exhibit J, the designated wetland to the east side of lot 2 has not been shown. Surveyor must designate the wetlands and reconfirm dry buildable area of lot 2. Dedication of Right of Way- The applicant must dedicate 33 feet of right of way for Orono Orchard Road. Areas of lots must be exculsive of road right of way. Accessory Structures- The existing accessory structures on lot 2 shall reviewed or inspected to determine if the buildings are in a hazardous: state. This type of evaluation is similar to the evaluation made of the accessory buildings on the Hollander property in the recent subdivision review. This is a separate issue from the subdivision review but has become a standard procedure for the zoning staff when dealing with older, established properties. Staff Recommendation: To table all action on the proposed subdivision application for the estate of Ruth Smith subject to the resovle of the following: 1. Location of existing septic system on lot 1 - applicant may wish to restest and install a new system depending on condition of existing septic system. 2. Preliminary plan to be amended addressing the following: a) designate wetlands to the east on lot 2 and redfine 6ry buildable area on lot 2. b) realign shared lot line of lots 1 and 2 designate a platted access corridor for lot 2 to Orono Orchard road per staff recommendation.