09-16-1991 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — SEPTEMBER 16, 1991 ZONING FILK #1660 _ t®t: • Gaffron noted that this is essentially a two —part request, starting with a lot line rearrangement which by definition is a subdivision. He asked if the Commission felt that this type of subdivision was subject to the moratorium. Gaffron went on to explain that the property is located on Bayside Road, south of the Luce Line and west of Tonka Avenue. He noted the Ziesmer residence is on a parcel of 2.35 acres and there is a vacant lot of 1.56 acres. They are proposing to change the present lot line to a north /south lot line, and leaving a 2.0 acre parcel with the Ziesmer residence and the vacant lot would be 1.91 acres. Gaffron noted that a lot area variance of .09 acre would have to be granted for the vacant lot, and a lot width variance would have to be granted as it measures 130' instead of the required 200'. He noted that this property is within the Stubb's Bay study area. However, at this time primary and alternate septic systems sites have been required. Both sites have been located, but the septic system area available would only support a three bedroom house for both lots and the Ziesmer septic system would encroach the setback required from the vacant lot. He noted that sewer may be available to this property in the future, but at this point there is no guarantee. Daniel Vaughan noted that the big problem with this application is the septic system, however he feels positive that the sewer will be available in the future. He noted that although the Ziesmer house has a potential for five bedrooms, both he and Mr. Ziesmer would be willing to covenant that there • will not be more than three bedrooms in either home until city sewer is available to the property. • Gaffron noted that the City design standards consider 2 persons per bedroom when determining septic size. Johnson asked Mr. Vaughan how he felt about investing money into a septic system and then looking at assessments for a sewer project in addition. Vaughan explained that he would install a tank and pump that tank instead of a full septic system. Gaffron noted that the Ziesmers were allowed a holding tank for 2 -3 years, and recently allowed the installation of a temporary drainfield in the front yard anticipating the sewer project. He noted that the best case scenario for the installation of sewer would be hook —up by fall of 1992. Cohen said they should address the first issue, that being the moratorium. 3