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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING IiEI-n MAY 20, 1985. PAGE. 3 #918 JOHN NORDSTROM 541 SPRING HILL ROAD , PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 - 8:29 PM Dennis Buratti, attorney from Dorsey, Whitney, law firm, was present to represent the Nordstroms. Mark Gronberg, surveyor, was also present. Chairman Callahan called for the public hearing concerning the preliminary subdivision for Nordstrom. Building & Zoning Administrator Mabusth noted the certificate of mailing and the affidavit of publication. George &Patricia Partridge of 625Spring Hill Road, and Harry B. Stocker of 465 Spring Hill Road were present from the audience for this scheduled public hearing. Building & Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained Nordstrom's proposal to subdivide his homestead lot into 5 buildable lots. m3busth noted that the old driveway will be removed up to t::a public cartwwy that serves the former Crosby, Winston and Partridge residences. Mabusth stated tha-i-- staff recommends that the proposed curb cut on Spring Hill Road be moved 60-70' eastward. Mabusth noted that all new lots have suitable area for on site development but that staff will ask for additional peres and borings for Lot 1 further east and uphill from Partridge drive and alternate tests for existing house lot. Patricia Partridge of 625 Spring Hill Road expressed her concern if the developer does not finish off the road bed requirements and yed w!.o will enforce the conditions. Partridge asked s c why the septic site is proposed so close to the lot L.ne. Building & Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that staff will enforce the conditions of the final reso,.ution. Mabusth noted that the proposed septic test site meets the required 20' setback but that time has shown that drainfields close to a drive can create problems. Assistant Zonir., „oministrator Gaffron confirmed that the proposed septic site does meet the required 20' setback from the lot line, but staff would feel more comfortable locating the site further back from the lot line. Kelley asked staff if each lot has 2 acres dry buildable. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that the wetlands area will be reconfirmed by the surveyor, Mark Gronberg. Chairman Callahan questioned staff why the City should require the applicant to abide by the DNR's setbacks from lakes when the City hasn't even adopted the DNR's standards yet and felt that this shouldn't be included in the motion. Callahan .,ed the public hearing at 8:29 p.m.