11-18-1991 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 1991 Roos noted that Ceil Strauss of the DNR had conceptually approved some filling of the lagoon in order to maintain a gradual slope. Bellows asked if the roadway would meet the 26' setback from the lagoon. Mabusth noted #1691 & #1702 — CONT. would have to be granted • Johnson asked if the lagoon would be treated as a wetland area She noted that the applicants with the same setback requirements, and noted the affect upon the Army Corp lagoon because of the roadway. Roos noted that Ceil Strauss of the DNR had conceptually approved some filling of the lagoon in order to maintain a gradual slope. Bellows asked if the roadway would meet the 26' setback from the lagoon. Mabusth noted that a variance would have to be granted for encroachment into this setback. She noted that the applicants half are working with the Army Corp of Engineers and the DNR for approval, and indicated that the road will be reviewed and developed by the City of Long Lake. She indicated that the current roadway is right up to the edge of the lagoon. Bellows asked how they could not deal with a major aspect of the development such as the roadway. She asked what would happen if the Watershed did not allow the increase in flow. Mabusth indicated that a new plan would have to be submitted. Johnson recommended refinement of the drainage plan affecting the property to the east. He felt that drainage may increase with more vegetation planted and additional hard surface in the area. iBellows asked that the covenant include maintenance of natural vegetation within the 50' setback area. Roos indicated that per the comments of residents of Orono Oaks, berms may be constructed between the properties to reduce impact of the development. Schroeder noted he was not comfortable and wanted to know what would be included within the covenant. Rowlette understood that lot area variances had never been granted for a PRD development before and felt it was a negative precedent. Mabusth felt there were unique findings in this situation. Rowlette indicated the need to protect Orono residents along the property boundaries. Bellows noted that if a berm were to be constructed it would only work on half of the boundary line because of the elevation of the property. E Mabusth proposed that a swale may be developed on the second half • of the line. She asked if landscaping issues should be E