09-21-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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, MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING CONIlVIISSION MEETING Monday,Augast 1.7,2015 -� 6:3Q dclock p.m. ��' 2. The impact of MCWD required wetland buffers is si ' icant,es ecial , for the otential house � � P �Y P �� site in Lot 1. If 75-foot buffers are required for certain wetlands,the impact may be more critical. � 3. The proposed public cul-de-sac road length of i,600 feet serving 13 homes exceeds City standards bu#is similar to o�er cul-d�sacs in Omno. Are there any feasible alternatives for this site? 4. Applicant should address the potential concems expressed by the Crty Engi�neer with the cul-de- sac desi�and location. The unpact on the adjoining properties of the road extension as well as what should happen with ti�.e existing cul�e-sac need discussion. 5. Should there be covenants or easements established to protect the various significant tree stands identified in the Conservation Design report7 6. Should a trail connectaon corcidor be dedicated and/or constructed from the new cul-de-sac to tbe Dakota Trail for neighborhood use? 7. Wetland boundary and buffer width confirmations from MWD should be submitted prior to moving this application forward to Council. 8. The Comprehensive Design Report as submit#ed appears to be incomplete and conta�ins eirors. A cornplete version sb.auld be provided for review prior to CoUncil review of the preliminary plat. 9. Applicant should address the many engineering items of concern noted in the City Engineer's comment letber. The Planning Commission should review the staff report and Cxty Engineer's report, as well as the submitted documentation,hold the public hearing and accept public comments, and then either recommend approvaI with conditia�o�,s or table for fiuther infonmation and/or revisions. I.smke asked if some of the engineering concerns may not be able to be rectified. Page 43 of 65