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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> AUGUST 21,2000 <br /> 111 (#2550 Charles Van Eeckhout, Continued) <br /> with two cul-de-sacs on the north side to serve those four lots. <br /> Weinberger indicated the Applicant has completed the additional soil borings necessary to <br /> determine the total dry buildable area of the property. The wetlands in this area have been <br /> re-evaluated and it has been determined that two wetland areas originally identified as wetland <br /> should not have been,with the total land designated as wetland on this property consisting of <br /> 6.05 acres. This results in a total dry buildable area of 14.1 acres. Weinberger noted the two acre <br /> zoning of the property would allow a maximum of seven lots based on one residential unit per <br /> two acres should the PRD be approved. <br /> Weinberger stated the second issue was to secure access to this property, which is not currently <br /> resolved. <br /> Weinberger stated in order for this subdivision to be approved,a conditional use permit for a <br /> Planned Residential Development needs to be approved,which would allow the property to be <br /> developed at a two acre density using cluster development and preservation space. Weinberger <br /> noted a road width variance and a variance to allow the road to be developed at less than the <br /> minimum requirements is requested,with the Applicant requesting to construct a 24 foot roadway. <br /> Weinberger noted City Code requires a minimum paved width for roadways serving <br /> seven or more sites to be constructed at a 28 foot width, with Apple Glen Road being 26 feet wide. <br /> Weinberger stated since this property is outside the MUSA area,it would require an amendment to <br /> • be approved by the City Council and the Metropolitan Council to provide sewer to the site, with <br /> approval by the City of Long Lake also being necessary. Weinberger stated access to sewer is <br /> available along Apple Glen Road. <br /> Weinberger stated this area lies within the Tanager Lake drainage district. The DNR has <br /> requested that the wetland area on this property be protected by the granting of conservation <br /> easements on all wetland areas,the Long Lake Creek, and all the property south of the creek, with <br /> open space being preserved south of the creek. The Applicant has agreed to place conservation <br /> and open space easements to protect the creek and to maintain the natural buffer between the trail <br /> and the developed land north of the creek. <br /> Weinberger stated City Staff feels the proposed preliminary plat is in a format that could be <br /> recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1. Prior to City Council approving the Preliminary Plat,the Applicant shall secure access from <br /> the City of Long Lake to Apple Glen Road,be approved for sanitary sewer connection, and <br /> the Met Council shall approve a MUSA extension. <br /> 2. The road shall be constructed to a width consistent with road dimensions of Apple Glen Road. <br /> The City of Long Lake shall be requested for comments regarding construction and <br /> maintenance of the road. <br /> 3. Standard drainage and utility easements along the property lines will be required for final plat. <br /> S <br /> PAGE 6 <br />