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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> JUNE 19,2000 <br /> 110 <br /> (#2596 BRENSHELL HOMES,CONTINUED) <br /> acre in size due to the location of a NURP pond on that lot. <br /> Weinberger stated Lots 2 and 3 do front on a cul-de-sac, with Staff measuring the lot width from <br /> the setback from the cul-de-sac. The frontage along Wildhurst would technically require a variance. <br /> Weinberger stated as it relates to the drainage,the comment from the City Engineer were based on <br /> the information provided by the Applicant. The City Engineer has not commented on the new <br /> information submitted. Weinberger stated the concern initially was that all of this drainage was <br /> going to one location. <br /> Gary Welsh, 1214 Wildhurst Trail, stated he lives east of the proposed development.Welsh <br /> stated the ravine that runs on the south side is actually the ravine that runs through their property, <br /> noting he is well aware of the drainage that runs through the ravine. Welsh inquired whether this <br /> was a situation where the rules will be bent by granting the variances to allow the extra density and <br /> have an adverse impact on the area due to the added hardcover and increased runoff. Welsh <br /> commented that perhaps more water needs to be held on the property in order to address the drainage <br /> issues. <br /> Mike Hollenhorst, 1200 Wildhurst, stated in his opinion due to the number of variances required on <br /> this development,the application should be denied. Hollenhorst indicated they live downhill from <br /> Lots 2 and 3,with the construction as a result of this development causing the entire roadway and <br /> • driveway to be blocked while the sewer line is being extended. Hollenhorst requested that the <br /> Planning Commission require a substantial bond on this project to enable the City to restore the land <br /> back to its original state should the developer go bankrupt on this project. <br /> Sandy Robinson,Wildhurst Trail, expressed concerns relating to the proposed density and <br /> drainage. Robinson stated in her view the City should not permit a developer to push the amount <br /> of lots that can be developed in this area. Robinson stated in her opinion three lots would be <br /> acceptable in this area. Robinson commented the depth of the ravine in the area should give a <br /> clear indication to the Planning Commission of the power of the runoff in that area, and that ample <br /> steps need to be taken in order to guarantee proper drainage from this development. <br /> Michael Wear, 1184 Wildhurst, commented in his view the developer has a right to develop this <br /> property if he so chooses,with the City having the right and the obligation to place sufficient <br /> conditions upon the developer to insure proper compliance with City Codes and adequate <br /> drainage. Wear stated in his view this area needs to be developed with the issues in mind, especially <br /> in light of the drainage that flows through this area. Wear stated the current condition of the ravine is <br /> not very attractive due to the number of downed trees and debris within the ravine. Wear suggested <br /> the developer revise his plans to work with the runoff and the other issues and reappear before the <br /> Planning Commission. <br /> Robert Birkeland, 1298 Wildhurst Trail, stated when this area experienced a 12 inch rain,the <br /> ravine looked like the Missippissi River under the existing conditions. Birkeland stated in his <br /> opinion the City needs to get some kind of balance between what currently exists and what the <br /> developer is attempting to do. <br /> • The President of Brenshell Homes stated they would be willing to table this application in <br /> PAGE 22 <br />