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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 <br /> S (#2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) <br /> Tom Kellogg, City Engineer, stated the issue regarding the outlet was addressed in his <br /> August 15 memorandum. Kellogg indicated he has not reviewed any outlet structures proposed <br /> by the developer to the present time and is unaware of what the developer is proposing for these <br /> ponds. Kellogg stated Item#3 in his memorandum requires that the developer construct the <br /> ponds according to City standards, with proper skimming being provided. Kellogg indicated <br /> skimming will keep the submerged pipe from being plugged up with leaves or sticks. Proper <br /> sized orifices and skimming would be required on these ponds under Orono's Ordinances. <br /> Kellogg noted an emergency overflow is also required on all ponds. <br /> Kellogg stated he does have some confusion because the plan that is being reviewed tonight <br /> is not the plan that he has reviewed. Kellogg stated the plan he reviewed dated 9/12 does <br /> address some concerns regarding the steep slopes by relocation of the pond to the north. <br /> Weinberger concurred that the pond has been relocated. <br /> Kellogg stated there is a 4.8 foot difference between the pond high water elevation and the <br /> basement for Lot 5. <br /> Rasmussen commented they were unable to update their information due to not being provided <br /> current data from the developer,noting they have only been notified of the changes today. <br /> Tom Stokes, Brenshell Homes, stated they have revised their plan in accordance with the request <br /> of City Staff. Stokes stated they did provide a revised plan to the City last Tuesday incorporating <br /> the recommendations of City Staff and addressing the concerns of the residents. <br /> Mark Gronberg, Surveyor, stated they have attempted to take into account the concerns of the <br /> neighbors by relocating the pond,with construction of a drainage swale behind Lots 2 and 3 to <br /> handle the water runoff. Gronberg stated normally on a preliminary plat you do not show all the <br /> details that would be required on a final plan. Gronberg stated they are intending to incorporate <br /> an emergency overflow in accordance with Orono's Ordinances into the design of the plans. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the developer could subdivide this property without the need for <br /> variances and still meet City requirements. <br /> Gronberg stated a typical walkout slope is 18 percent. Gronberg stated there are some steep <br /> slopes in the area but the houses would not be impacting those slopes. <br /> Weinberger stated City Code does not prohibit building on steep slopes but only on bluff <br /> situations,which does not exist in this case. Weinberger stated the only variances for this <br /> development that are being requested are to lot width. Weinberger stated if the road were to <br /> be extended,the houses could be approved without the need for a variance. <br /> Rasmussen stated one of the issues they are raising with regard to this development has to do <br /> with both the steepness of the slopes and the soils in the area. Rasmussen stated the question to <br /> consider is whether this development is suitable for this area and whether the developer is able <br /> to address the erosion that could potentially occur as a result of the construction. <br /> • <br /> PAGE 5 <br />