07-20-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE 1 ' ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June 15,2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. Gaffron stated the Planning Commission should reopen the public hearing and receive comments from the public. Lemke stated there appears to be a flatter area that can accommodate a septic site for Lot 5. Gaffron stated to his understanding the applicant is proposing a stormwater pond in that area but that it does appear to be a good location for a septic site. Leskinen asked when approval can be anticipated from the Watershed District. Gaffron stated the applicant can probably answer that. Schoenzeit asked if there has ever been a situation where the City has been a party to a covenant similar to what is being presented here. Gaffron indicated there have been a few situations where the City has some authority over the private covenant documents or changes to a covenant document. The developments of Sugar Woods and Stone Bay are instances where the City accepted some authority within the private covenants, such as authority to approve certain changes or to ensure that certain things are done. Gaffron stated the City does not typically seek to have that type of authority since there is the possibility to miss something as time goes forward. Schoenzeit asked if the Conservation Design is an opinion document and not a finding of fact. Gaffron indicated that is correct. Gaffron stated it has not been reviewed specifically by the City Engineer or city consultant to see whether they a�ree with the report. Gearge Stickney, Applicant, stated back on May 18, they proposed 11 single-family lots with eight outlots and that they received a]ot of feedback from the Planning Commission and residents. Stickney noted the plan at that time conformed in every way and the drainage over the site was not being changed. Stickney stated they also met with Staff over the Conservation Design report and had a positive discussion. Page 4 of 79