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MIIVUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 15,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> John Winston, 155 Wear Lane North, stated they are the neighbors that would be most impacted by this <br /> development. Winston stated on a previous application, there were a number of people on Crystal Creek <br /> Road and Wear Lane who said they did not want to have this area connected to Crystal Creek. Winston <br /> stated the residents do not want it connected. <br /> Winston indicated he has lived there for 18.5 years and that he has thoroughly enjoyed his experience in <br /> Orono. Winston stated they have had trees go down in that cul-de-sac before, and in one situation,the <br /> fire department removed the tree the next day. Winston stated in 18.5 years, there has never been a <br /> problem with the cul-de-sac and the City was always able to get work crews in. <br /> Winston stated the Stubbs family has been wonderful neighbors as well as the rest of the residents in the <br /> area. Winston stated he would like to support the Stubbs family and the development as it is proposed <br /> without the through connection. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 10:24 p.m. <br /> Thiesse stated he would agree that the through road is not the thing to have in this case. <br /> Lemke asked if the potential future access could be protected by not allowing a building site in that area. <br /> Gaffron stated the developer would need to look at where the best location for a building on that lot <br /> would be. Currently the developer is showing a house location right where the road corridor would go <br /> through on the preliminary site plan. Gaffron noted there is a wetland to the west. <br /> Landgraver stated it is difficult to impose it on this particular property. <br /> Schoenzeit stated if the City were to impose it,the City would need to allow a substandard lot and that he <br /> does not see it as being necessary. <br /> Leskinen and McGrann indicated they are in agreement the through road is not necessary. <br /> Leskinen asked if the developer will be establishing grade and elevations for the lots. <br /> Hanish indicated they will be. <br /> Gaffron stated it would make sense if the developer could bring something to the City Council showing <br /> grading of the pads as part of the approval. <br /> Hanish indicated that would be fine. <br /> Leskinen stated according to her review of the packet, she did not see any other concerns with the <br /> proposal. <br /> Lemke asked if there will be a homeowners association. <br /> Gaffron stated there will need to be a homeowners association that will manage the road. In addition, any <br /> retention ponds would also be under the control of the homeowners association. Gaffron stated typically <br /> those documents are required before final plat approval. <br /> Lemke asked if there would be surface drainage all the way into the wetland. <br /> Page 34 of 53 <br />