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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • MINUTES FOR AUGUST 9, 1999 ( #2479 Peter Andrea Co., Continued) Weinberger stated the Applicant is proposing a seven lot rural residential development consisting of five acre parcels located along Stubbs Bay Road. This property is currently zoned five acres, with all proposed parcels meeting the minimum requirements for this zoning district with a portion of the property being taken out of the total area for the proposed ponding as well as any Orono designated wetlands. Weinberger stated the lots would be served by a private road shown as Outlot A, which ends in a cul -de -sac between Lot 1, Block 2 and Lot 2, Block 1. All of the lots would be required to gain access through Outlot A. Lot 1, Block 1, would be served temporarily through a second outlot, Outlot B, and a third outlot, which is for future access and road designation to the north if access to the west is ever required. Weinberger remarked that the property is surrounded by other parcels in the five acre zoning district, with the properties to the east being zoned two acre. Each lot does appear to demonstrate a suitable building site within the allowed setbacks, with no variances being required for the septic sites on these lots. Steve Weckman has approved each of the proposed septic sites. Lot 1, Block 1, is proposed at this time to consist of 9.12 acres and is subject to a future taking by Mn/DOT for an interchange with the new Highway 12 corridor. Mn /DOT is proposing to take approximately four acres of this parcel, which would still allow the lot to meet the five acre minimum zoning requirement. Weinberger stated that some concerns were expressed by a neighbor regarding the location of the road and the possibility of headlights shining into their residence. Attempts have been made by the contractor and City Staff to relocate the driveway, but the proposed layout has been found to be the best in order to maintain the five acre lots. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application. City Staff is recommending approval of this application as well based on the fact that all lots meet the conditions of the five acre zoning district. Gronberg commented that he has attempted to discuss this issue with the neighbors affected by the driveway, but was unable to contact them because they were out of town on vacation. Gronberg stated that he has reviewed the situation and considered the possibility of turning the driveway slightly to the south, but in his view this would not improve the situation. Gronberg stated the Applicant would be willing to provide some plantings if so desired to help reduce the headlights. Deanovic commented that in his opinion the neighbors did not have the accurate location of the driveway and that this should not pose a major problem. Gronberg stated there is a fair number of trees already in this area. Mayor Jabbour inquired how the City can be assured that this road will become a through road if necessary in the future. Deanovic stated the City will have an easement over the road and that access will need to be negotiated in good faith to help recoup some of the costs to construct the road. • Mayor Jabbour stated that it is the City's understanding that this cul-de -sac may eventually become a through street. Jabbour commented that the policy regarding the 28 foot street was developed a number of years ago and that the City is now allowing narrower streets. age 5