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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 • ( #2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) over the eastern third or half of Lots 2 and 3, which means that no land in that area or slopes may be disturbed during the construction phase or in the future by the property owner. Weinberger noted the conservation easement would cover the area where a pond is proposed on Lot 1. Weinberger stated another area of concern was over proposed Lot 5, where a ravine is located. Weinberger stated a conservation easement would-be placed over the area to insure that no building or land alteration would occur in this area. In addition, drainage easements would also be placed over the ponds that are proposed for this development. Weinberger stated a third concern raised by the residents was in regards to a wetland area in the area of Lot 1. Weinberger stated City Staff has reviewed two separate wetland delineation reports, one which was created in 1997 and the one submitted by the Applicant. The report created in 1997 delineates a small Type I wetland area approximately 1,000 square feet on Lot 1. Weinberger stated for zoning purposes, this Type I wetlands would not count against buildable area, and if the wetland should be altered in conjunction with this construction, appropriate mitigation would be required on the site by the M.C.W.D. Weinberger stated if the Watershed District were to make a finding that this is a wetland area, this property contains sufficient area in which to provide protection for that wetland. Weinberger stated the wetland report submitted by the Applicant does not delineate any wetlands . on the property. A site inspection was completed by the developer's wetland consultant and found that there was no evidence supporting a wetland in this area. Weinberger stated a fourth issue raised by the residents dealt with drainage and the potential impact to the surrounding properties. Weinberger stated the conservation and ponding areas on the property would help protect the area, with the developer proposing to redirect the drainage towards the stormwater management ponds. Weinberger stated an area approximately two and a half acres located in the center of the property currently drains toward the southerly ravine and down the slope towards Wildhurst would be redirected through a storm sewer system and into the northern pond and eventually into the northern ravine. The City Engineer has reviewed the drainage calculations and the drainage on the property and has determined that rates of water runoff following construction would not increase but would in fact be decreased dramatically to the southern ravine due to the redirection of the water runoff to the pond on Lot 5. Weinberger stated drainage swales would also be constructed towards the back of the houses to help redirect any water runoff, which would redirect water runoff coming from Lots 2 and 3 to the slopes. Weinberger stated City Staff does not have a problem with granting lot width variances to Lots 2 and 3 since this is a property that fronts on a cul -de -sac. Weinberger stated the developer has allowed adequate room to allow for a driveway and meet the required structure setbacks. Weinberger stated if Staff were to measure the entire width of the lot from the center of the property line to the side property line, both lots far exceed the 140 feet that would be required for this zoning district. Weinberger noted each of the lots have frontage on a public roadway, which is Wildhurst Trail, and at the structure setback, both lots also exceed the 140' feet width. Staff has determined that the developer could develop lots in this area that would meet lot width, but it would require extension of the road and cul -de -sac. Staff prefers the location of the road and cul- r PAGE 4