06-19-2000 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19,2000 • (#2594 JAMES JOHNSON,CONTINUED) an easement over the wetlands,which was thought to be the shortest, most logical way to access the parcel. Gaffron commented the rules and regulations concerning wetlands at the present time are much stricter,with the Applicants needing to get their approval prior to final plat approval. Gaffron stated the City should perhaps have held off granting the driveway permit until the other approvals were obtained. Bottenberg noted for the record that a letter has been received from the Swiontkowskis indicating they own the property to the north and they would like to see as many trees saved as possible with this development. Johnson commented he has a problem with condition number four contained in the Planner's Report,noting the agencies are unidentified and that the time period of open-ended. Lindquist stated if the Planning Commission approves this application, it will be subject to the conditions contained in the Planner's Report. Lindquist stated City Staff will be able to provide the Applicant with a list of the appropriate agencies to contact. Lindquist noted the Applicant will need to obtain those approvals prior to this application being approved by the City Council. Johnson indicated the rest of the conditions are acceptable. • Lindquist moved, Smith seconded,to recommend approval of Application #2594, James R. Johnson, 2240 Fox Street, Class II Subdivision, subject to Conditions 1 —7 contained in the Planner's Report dated June 19, 2000,with the approvals relating to the wetlands being obtained prior to City Council approval of this application. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (Recess taken from 9:05 p.m.—9:10 p.m. (#6) #2596 BRENSHELL HOMES, 1181 WILDHURST TRAIL—PROPOSED SIX LOT SUBDIVISION WITH DEVELOPMENT OF GARDEN LANE AS A PUBLIC ROAD, 9:10 p.m.— 10:02 p.m. Steve Behnke, Brenshell Homes, was present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Weinberger stated the Applicant has submitted a preliminary plat application for a six lot subdivision of approximately seven acres of land located at 1181 Wildhurst Trail. The lots would have access from Garden Lane, which is a platted but undeveloped street. Garden Lane would connect Tonkaview Lane to Outlot A. The road is proposed as a public road to the cul-de-sac. The proposed access from Tonkaview eliminates a number of problems with the proposal with the sketch plan review. The Garden Lane access will eliminate driveways to Wildhurst,thus protecting the trees along Wildhurst Trail and controlling stormwater runoff on site. PAGE 19