08/18/2008 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ' ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,August 18,2008 6:00 o'clock p.m. . (#08-3374 WILLIAM G.ROBINSON,505 WILLOW DRIVE SOUTH, CONTINUED) The existing system does not comply with current requirements and the subdivision would trigger its � replacement. The proposed lots conform to the width and area requirements. As proposed,the existing driveway would be maintained for the new house,with a new driveway being proposed off of Fox Street for the new lot. The Commission should discuss the possibility of accessing Lot 1 from Willow Drive to preserve more of the significant trees along Fox Street. The applicant feels the driveway can be routed to preserve most of the trees. Turner stated the City Engineer's recommendation regarding Best Management Practices for erosion and sediment control should be adopted if the driveway to Fox Street is allowed. Staff would note there is a setback issue with the proposed tennis court and would require a 50-foot . setback from the east lot line. In the southwest corner of the property,the north edge of the pavement of Fox Street is at the south edge of the property. While there is a 66 foot wide right-of-way at this location,because of the wetland to the south,it is unlikely the roadway will ever be shifted south. Additional right-of-way should be dedicated to provide 33 feet from the center of the existing roadway. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: l. The applicant demonstrating there is adequate sight distance for the driveway for the new lot. 2. Submission of a revised grading plan addressing the City Engineer's first,fourth,and seventh ' comments, and including the Best Management Practices referenced in the sixth comment, before Council consideration. 3. Dedication of right-of-way for Fox Street 33 feet from centerline of traveled road. 4. Establishment of buffers and the provision of the required covenants and a Flowage and Conservation Easement over the wetlands and buffer areas. 5. Provision of customary perimeter drainage and utility easements. 6. Execution of a restrictive covenant for protection of sewage treatment sites. 7. Payment of a park dedication fee for Lot 1. 8. Payment of the Storm Water and Drainage Trunk fee. 9. Replacement of septic for existing house. If the Planning Commission is unable to determine that Fox Street is the best access for Lot 1, Staff would recommend that the application be tabled to allow additional information to be provided, including: PAGE 10