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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR MARCH 15,1999 (92466 James Renckens, continued) drainage plan. This approval is based on the understanding that if the septic system is not approved, then this application will be denied. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#10) #2467 BOHLAND DEVELOPMENT, HAVING AN INTEREST IN 1025 BROWN ROAD SOUTH, CLASS III SUBDPASION,10:28 P.M. -11:02 P.M. Steve Bohland, Bohland Development, was present. Van Zomeren stated the Applicant is proposing to subdivide a 45.1 acre parcel lying between Willow Drive South and Brown Road South into six parcels for a single family residential development. This parcel Is currently zoned RR-1 B, One Family Rural Residential, with a two acre minimum requirement. Van Zomeren commented that the wetland setback is an issue and may require a variance to grade or fill within 26 feet of the wetland. The subdivision will also require a conditional use permit for,. grading within five feet of the property line to create a driveway for Lot 1. Currently there are three tax parcels on this property, with a 50 by 200 foot. strip of wetland along the east property line of the proposed subdivision being tax -forfeited in 1982 to the State of Minnesota. It was subsequently conveyed to the City of Orono for drainage purposes. Van Zomeren commented that City Staff does not feel this land is needed by the City and the parcel could be made available to the Applicant with the entire wetland area west of Brown Road South being Included in. a conservation and flowage easement agreement. Van Zomeren indicated that Lot 1 is the largest parcel with 20.8 acres total, with 5.7 acres dry buildable. Access is being proposed off of Fling Street, which will prevent this lot from being further subdivided. Lot 2 is a 9.3 acre parcel with 3.6 acres dry buildable; Lot 3 is 4.4 acres with 2 acres dry buildable; Lot 4 is technically considered a through lot because, it has potential access from Brown Road; Lot 5 is proposed to be 2.4 acres with 2 acres dry buildable; and Lot 6 is proposed to be two acres of dry buildable land. In this proposal Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will all have access off of a new private road from Willow Drive South. Lots 2, 5, and 8 have frontage on Willow Drive and access will not be allowed from these lots directly to Willow Drive. Lots 1 and 4 also have possible access to Brown Road, with Lot 4 not being allowed to have a driveway curb cut on Brown Road. Access to Lot 1 shall be from King Street. Van Zomeren stated the issues left to be resolved include the number of outiots that should be created, curb cuts, the stormwater management plan, and septic. Chair Smith inquired whether this was a sketch plan or a formal application before the Planning Commission. Van Zomeren stated this Is a formal application and that a sketch plan review was previously held on this development. McMillan stated she has concerns regarding access off of King Street and that it might be more appropriate to have an arrangement with the adjoining neighbor regarding access. Van Zomeren commented that the proposed preliminary plat has been sent to Wally Case, DSU landscape architect, for his review. The Park Commission had requested land for a buffer strip along Willow Drive to plant trees for screening of the houses from the road. However, Staff does not recommend that the City accept land for tree planting, because the subdivision ordinance does Page 16