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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> AUGUST 21,2000 <br /> (#2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) <br /> revised his plans and is now proposing access via Garden Lane. The previous proposal had shown <br /> six lots,with some issues relating to driveway access to the property and drainage concerns. The <br /> Applicant has reduced the number of lots to five in response to the concerns of the <br /> Planning Commission as well as addressed the issues relating to grading and drainage. <br /> Weinberger stated in response to the concern about protection of the ravines and controlled water <br /> runoff to properties east of Wildhurst Trail,the Applicants have revised the grading plan and <br /> addressed the issues by directing drainage to two stormwater management ponds. The City <br /> Engineer has reviewed the grading and drainage plan and has determined the drainage has been <br /> preliminarily approved. Both of the proposed ponds will reduce the amount of water runoff to <br /> what actually exists today as well as providing skimming to allow the water to be treated prior to <br /> leaving the site. Weinberger noted this plan would also be subject to review and approval by the <br /> DNR and the Minnehaha Watershed District. <br /> Secondly,the issue relating to street access has been addressed by revising the plan to make a <br /> 90 degree controlled intersection with Garden Lane. The northerly ravine in this development <br /> would be protected by a conservation easement and a lot has been removed that would have <br /> required access around the ravine. <br /> Weinberger stated the number of proposed lots has been reduced from six to five based on the <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission,which has resulted in each lot meeting or <br /> exceeding the one acre minimum lot size. <br /> Weinberger stated City Staff is strongly recommending the developer not disturb the trees and <br /> grades east of the cul-de-sac along Wildhurst Trail. The portion of the sewer that would be <br /> installed would be installed between Lots 2 and 3 and along Wildhurst shall be directionally bored <br /> to prevent any disturbance to the steep slopes, which would eliminate the need to close access to <br /> properties north of the proposed improvements. <br /> Lot width variances are required for Lots 2 and 3. The LR-1B zoning district requires a minimum <br /> lot width of 140'. Both lots have approximately 120' of width at the required structure setback. <br /> Weinberger indicated the City of Orono has approved lot width variances for lots which front on a <br /> cul-de-sac that demonstrate suitable building sites and meet the minimum lot size requirement. <br /> Weinberger stated the City's Comprehensive Plan suggests properties within urban density and <br /> urban services be served by a public road. Staff recommends the new roads to this development <br /> be public,with the cul-de-sac providing an emergency turn-around. <br /> City Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat subject to the following <br /> conditions: <br /> 1. Lot width variances be approved for Lots 2 and 3. <br /> 2. Drainage and utility easements be dedicated on the final plat 10 feet along exterior property <br /> Lines and five feet along interior property lines, stormwater detention ponds located on <br /> Lots 1 and 5. <br /> 3. Drainage easements shall be dedicated for the lower ravine located on Lot 2. <br /> • <br /> PAGE 13 <br />