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} <br /> MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,September 17,2001 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#01-2702 Fine Line Design Group,Continued) <br /> At the August 20, 2001 Planning Commission meeting there were concerns over drainage raised by <br /> adjoining neighbors. The Applicant has submitted a revised survey showing a drainage plan. The <br /> City Engineer has reviewed the plan and has visited the site. <br /> Staff is recommending approval of the application subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1. The Applicant provide pre and post development drainage calculations prior to City Council <br /> review. <br /> 2. The Applicant grant drainage and utility easements per the City Engineer's recommendation. <br /> Behnke indicated he does not have a problem with Staff's recommendations. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the Applicant is familiar with the drainage issues in this area. <br /> Behnke stated the drainage problems apparently go well beyond the boundaries of this lot. Behnke <br /> stated they are taking steps not to contribute greatly to the drainage problems in this area and are <br /> proposing what is allowed by ordinance. <br /> Mabusth stated the City did conduct an engineering review for a storm water project in this area, with <br /> a majority of the neighbors being opposed to the project. Mabusth noted it appears this area is not a <br /> high priority for the City. <br /> Hawn stated she does have a concern since one neighbor appears to be bearing the brunt of the water <br /> runoff in this area and more drainage may be created as a result of this application. Hawn stated in her <br /> view the City may have some obligation to relieve the water runoff for the Cuff property. <br /> Karen Cuff, 3572 Livingston Avenue, expressed a concern that the water runoff through her property <br /> will increase as a result of the additional hardcover that will result if a larger residence is constructed <br /> on this lot. <br /> Mabusth inquired whether Cuff has spoken with anyone at the City regarding this application. <br /> Cuff stated she did speak with the engineer and was told the water would be diverted to the street. <br /> Cuff indicated the water runoff from the street does go through a catch basin located on her property, <br /> with there not being a storm drain currently in the street. Cuff stated in her view the City does need to <br /> take some responsibility for the water runoff and that additional water runoff should not be allowed to <br /> go through her property. <br /> Stoddard inquired whether there were any pending projects for this area. <br /> Gaffron stated to his knowledge there are no projects pending for this area,with this area not being a <br /> high priority of the City. Gaffron stated the amount of money that might be generated for these types <br /> of projects through the proposed"Stormwater Utility Fee" is relatively small and may result in very <br /> few projects being completed in a year. Gaffron stated the catch basin on Blaine Avenue was <br /> PAGE 5 <br />