18-3998 ExP Public meeting minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 16, 2017 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 30 of 32 Barnhart noted this project has been designed with the intention of following city ordinances in terms of lot size, lot frontage, and things of that nature. Barnhart stated at the present time no variances appear to be necessary. Thiesse stated he sees this as a Lakeview type development where it is quite critical that everything be met. Thiesse asked what the ramifications are with relocating the road. Barnhart pointed out there are property owners that are not part of this subdivision who may want to retain the access as it is now. Thiesse stated he was thinking on the north end. Barnhart illustrated the path of the proposed roadway, noting that the existing lots would still maintain their access. City Administrator Rief asked if the road would remain public after it is moved. Barnhart indicated it would. Landgraver asked what the pros and cons are of leaving the sewer line where it is. Barnhart stated the cost to relocate the sewer line would be pretty expensive. Thiesse stated the City would need to have vehicular access to that area. Rief stated one of the concerns with moving the sewer line is the need for lift stations. Landgraver asked if there is any additional maintenance cost with leaving the septic line. Barnhart stated having the road as access makes it easier and that there will probably be some additional impacts but that the City Engineer has reviewed it briefly and did not raise any concerns with relocating it. Leskinen commented having the road go down the middle might be better for the lake since it would help with salt runoff and hardcover. Barnhart stated having the road by the lake also provides some benefit to the area in terms of lake views. Chuck Alcon stated since they submitted their plan, they have met with the fire chief, which led to the basis of the radius of the cul-de-sac. The road would also improve emergency vehicles access. Alcon stated they also met with LMCD staff, and since there will be no marina, each property owner will be responsible to permit their own docks on their lakeshore. Alcon indicated they also met with the MCWD staff, and they are eager to get the road off the lakeshore. The proposal is to maintain the sewer line and provide an easement using grass pavers so the maintenance trucks can get down there.