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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 28,1999 • ( #9) #2477 GEORGE W. STICKNEY, 250/340 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD SOUTH - PRELBENARY PLAT APPROVAL - RESOLUTION NO. 4314 George Stickney, Applicant, was present, along with Mark Gronberg, Surveyor. Gaffron stated that most of the issues have been resolved regarding this application, noting that less area credit is being given concerning the wetland area and that easements will need to be obtained. As a result of that, the proposed road is being shifted somewhat, noting that the road does not meet the 275' radius for a 30 mile an hour road, but City Staff feels a variance for the two radii of the private road at 200' and 225' is not a major issue. Gaffron stated the developer shall grant drainage and utility easements five feet wide along all interior lot lines and ten feet wide along all right -of -ways and along perimeter lot lines. A final grading, drainage and erosion control plan must be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to final plat approval.. The developer is proposing to construct a stormwater pond on Lot 5 to provide for stormwater detention and treatment. The City Engineer has recommended reducing the size of the outlet pipe located under the Luce Line Trail, which will reduce the rate of stormwater downstream but will increase the temporary high water level of the wetland during storm events. The Applicant is also proposing to raise the elevation of the horse trail portion of the Luce Line located just north of the main trail, which may involve filling a small portion of designated wetland within the plat and within the Luce Line Trail. City Staff feels this issue can be worked out. City Staff is recommending approval of the preliminary plat. Gaffron noted that a letter has been received from Suzann Willhite of the DNR regarding this development. Stickney indicated that they have worked very hard with City Staff to resolve most of these issues. Mark Gronberg indicated he has no comment. Willhite stated the DNR has several concerns regarding the preliminary grading and drainage plan. Willhite stated the culvert will need to be replaced by the developer, with the DNR continuing to own and maintain all culverts on state property. Gronberg stated there will be a homeowners association and that they will assume responsibility of the stormwater pond. Willhite stated the DNR would like the agreement for the maintenance of the drainage structures be between the DNR and the City of Orono, even if the City of Orono requires the homeowners association to maintain the structure. The DNR also requires inspection authority on the drainage structures and horse trail treadway construction. Mayor Jabbour indicated that the City will not be responsible for maintaining the culvert and the trail. Gaffron stated the City's policy generally has been that the homeowners association assumes Page 14