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FILE # LA19-000084 November 18, 2019 Page 3 of 4 Road/ Cul de sac length. Baldur Park Road is currently approximately 990 feet from its’ intersection with Birch Lane. The maximum length permitted by code is 1000 feet. Baldur Park Road currently ends without a turn-around or cul de sac. The proposed extension of Baldur Park will lengthen the road about 400 feet to approximately 1390 feet. Staff supports this deviation from the length as a cul de sac benefits the public and there are no other options to reduce the length of the cul de sac. Currently, Baldur Park Road is a 18’ wide road within a 30 foot wide right of way. The proposal shows a 18 feet wide paved surface within a 20’ right of way. Both are deviations from the code requirements of 24’ wide pavement within a 50’ right of way. Staff can support a deviation, but to the existing standards of Baldur Park. The Council seemed to confirm this deviation last fall. It appears that the road is proposed above the base flood elevation of 931.5, though further detail will be necessary. Stormwater and Drainage Improvements & Fees. Stormwater plans have not been developed at this stage. Stormwater will need to be managed as required by the Watershed District. The project will be subject to the Stormwater and Drainage Trunk Fee (SW&DT Fee). Final calculation of the fee would be based on the final lot count. If, for example the development results in 2 lots at 0.5 acres, the SW&DT Fee would be $6,050 per new lot as outlined in the 2019 Orono Fee Schedule. Utility Locations/Availability/Assessments/Connection Fees. The lots will need to connect to sanitary sewer, the sanitary sewer line will need to be extended at the applicant’s expense. A SAC connection fee will be required at the time of connection. Extension of the sewer will be the responsibility of the developer. Municipal Water does not serve the property. A well will need to be developed for each lot. It is assumed that all other utilities will be underground and located within easements and right of way. This will be verified with the review of the utility plan and supports the need for additional right of way. Wetlands. It appears that a portion of the western shore is impacted by wetlands. The MCWD will likely require a buffer of some width, which may impact access and building sites. Wetland buffers may be included in lot area calculations, but not the wetlands themselves. The proposal does include an averaged wetland buffer, to be approved by the watershed district. Tree and/or Woodland Impacts. The site plan indicates several large cottonwood trees on the property, many of which will be removed to accommodate construction. Conservation Design. This project will trigger the need for a conservation design, due to