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MINUTES OF TI� <br /> ORONO PLANNING COIVIlVIISSION , <br /> Monday,August 21,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3219 Edson Spencer,Continued) <br /> Spencer indicated he has a purchase agreement for Lot 2 and that he is in the process of placing a <br /> conservation easement on the other lot. Spencer indicated the neighbors are in agreement with the <br /> conservation easement and the Minnesota Land Trust would like a donation of the conservation easement. <br /> Spencer stated the first step in the process is to obtain approval of the lot split. <br /> Bremer inquired whether the applicant has any concerns or questions regarding the conditions listed by <br /> Staff. � <br /> Spencer stated the driveway was originally constructed in the mid 1930's and served one house. <br /> Currently the driveway serves three houses and has existed in its present configuration for the past 30 <br /> years. Spencer stated although the driveway is only 17 feet in width,there is plenty of shoulder room and <br /> is easily able to accommodate two vehicles. <br /> Bremer indicated the width of the driveway would need to be determined by the fire marshal. Bremer <br /> noted the normal width of a roadway is 24 feet and a 17 or 20-foot roadway would require a variance. <br /> Hust stated presently there is a driveway easement,with the three residences being responsible for the <br /> maintenance of the roadway. Hust stated they are agreeable to deed the outlot to the appropriate parties. <br /> Hust stated the septic system could probably not be replaced this fall and that they would like to give the <br /> buyer time to explore his options in this regard. <br /> Bremer pointed out Staff is recommending that the matter be resolved by the end of next year. <br /> Hust requested a waiver of the storm water fees in light of the conservation easement being granted on <br /> this property. Hust commented this is a win/win situation for the city and for the neighborhood. <br /> Fullerton stated the coordination among the various parties to make this possible has been substantial. <br /> Fullerton stated one requirement is that someone purchase the 12 acres after it is placed in the <br /> conservation easement, and that the neighbors have stepped up to purchase the conservation easement. <br /> Fullerton stated to impose an additional financial burden and require the roadway to be widened at this <br /> point in time does not make sense. <br /> Bremer opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. <br /> Phil Ordway, 1145 Sixth Avenue North,indicated he is in the process of constructing a house in this area <br /> and he is very supportive of this application. Ordway stated the rationale for the conservation easement <br /> was to prevent construction in that area and that they would request the driveway remain as is, in the same <br /> spirit. <br /> Bremer closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. <br /> Kempf commented he prefers the smaller roadway but that the final decision is up to the fire marshal. <br /> PAGE 5 <br />