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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> SEPTEMBER 18,2000 <br /> • (#2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) <br /> Weinberger stated Staff would prefer not to see driveway access off of Wildhurst due to the <br /> amount of grading that would need to occur as well as the amount of vegetation that would need <br /> to be removed. Weinberger stated driveway access off of Wildhurst would make the situation <br /> worse and would not allow stormwater to be managed or treated. <br /> Gaffron stated if the developer were able to build a driveway across the slope that would meet <br /> slope requirements,they could build one house with a long, steep driveway, which would not <br /> require a subdivision. If that should occur and this was not a subdivision,the City would not <br /> have the opportunity to require the developer to construct <br /> stormwater ponds, which are needed in this area. Gaffron stated this level of development allows <br /> the City to require certain controls that they otherwise would not have if only one or two houses <br /> were to be constructed on this property. <br /> Stokes stated they have looked at gaining access via Wildhurst,but in their view the plan being <br /> reviewed tonight is the best possible plan for this site. Stokes requested the Planning <br /> Commission approve their application tonight. <br /> Kasprick commented in her view this is not the best plan and that the developer has not <br /> adequately addressed the water runoff. <br /> Hawn stated the Planning Commission is here to review the plan that is before them tonight, <br /> with the developer having the right to appear before the Planning Commission with a plan to <br /> determine whether that plan meets City requirements. Hawn noted the City Engineer is <br /> • comfortable with the steps being taken to address the water runoff and the drainage and erosion <br /> concerns being raised by the residents and the City. Hawn stated if the variances are granted on <br /> this subdivision, it would be to help reduce the drainage and not for any other reason. Hawn <br /> commented if the developer were to develop this land without the variances,the situation would <br /> be worse due to the additional hardcover and drainage issues that would result from a longer road. <br /> Hawn thanked the members of the audience for their input into this application, noting that the <br /> comments and concerns expressed by the residents has resulted in a much better plan for this area <br /> Stoddard moved, Nygard seconded,to table Application#2596, Brenshell Homes, <br /> 1181 Wildhurst Trail to enable the Planning Commission to review the information <br /> provided during tonight's meeting,with the developer addressing the particular concerns <br /> raised tonight. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 4,Hawn,Lindquist, Berg and Kluth opposed. <br /> Lindquist moved,Kluth seconded,to recommend approval of Application#2596, <br /> Brenshell Homes, 1181 Wildhurst Trail, subject to the six conditions contained in the <br /> September 14,2000 Planner's Report. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 3, Nygard, Stoddard and <br /> Smith opposed. <br /> Smith noted she is not opposed to the development but feel there would be a benefit to reviewing <br /> the additional information supplied tonight. <br /> Stoddard reiterated he would like to review the additional information prior to recommending <br /> • approval. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />