09-25-2000 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

• MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 ( 92596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) at 1021. Behnke stated the berm would be essentially a foot and a half higher than the existing grade to create the drainage swale. Behnke stated the holding ponds will meet N.U.R.P. standards. Mark Kjolhaug, 26105 Wild Rose Lane, Shorewood, stated his company has completed the wetland determination on the property. Kjolhaug commented it was his understanding the wetland in question is not delineated on the City's wetland inventory. 11 Mayor Jabbour stated a report completed in 1997 shows a wetland in the area. Kjolhaug stated they have viewed the site and found based on their study of the land and the type of soils and vegetation in the area that no wetlands exist on the property. Kjolhaug stated the Watershed District is evaluating their information at the present time and will be providing their comments in the near future. Kjolhaug stated the Watershed District has given preliminary approval to their wetland report but would like to compare it with the study done in 1997. Mayor Jabbour inquired what would happen if the Watershed District does determine that a wetland exists in this area. Behnke stated a Type I wetland is not counted against the dry buildable area. I* Kjolhaug stated it was his understanding the 1997 report described it as a Type I wetland. Mayor Jabbour stated if this preliminary plat were approved tonight, it would be subject to the reconunendations of the Watershed District. Kjolhaug stated their determination that no wetland exists in this area was based primarily on the absence of wetland soils and hydric soils, which are not affected by rainfall. Mayor Jabbour inquired if a Type I wetland were to be found in this area, whether a conservation easement would be granted over the area. Weinberger stated the City would receive a conservation easement over the wetland, which is all that is required for a Type I wetland. Behnke stated they are subject to the Watershed District's review and approval of the drainage and grading plan for this development following preliminary plat approval. Mayor Jabbour noted that although the public hearing was held at the Planning Commission, he would allow some public comment regarding this application. Sandy Rasmussen, 1186 Wildhurst Trail, stated the residents in this area do support an appropriate development for this area but not one that would negatively impact the area. Rasmussen stated the issues that have not been addressed in their view deal with the delineation of the wetlands, water runoff, erosion, preservation of the natural environment, and the steepness • of the slopes. Rasmussen requested the City Council further address their concerns prior to PAGE 7