02-16-2010 Planning Commission Packet

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/ j ; � • � To: Chair Kang and Planning Commission Members From: Melanie Curtis, Planning &Zoning Coordinator '� Date: 11 February 2010 Subject: 10-3446, Jeff Martineau, 1131 Wildhurst Trail - Sketch Plan Review Zoning District: LR-1 B, One Family Lakeshore Residential District (1 acre/140' width) Lot Area: 300,128 square feet (6.89 acres) Application Summary: This is a sketch plan for a 6.89-acre parcel proposed to be divided into 6 single-family residential lots. All of the lots would be served by a new private road with cul-de-sac extending westerly from Wiltlhurst Trail. All lots would be served by municipal sewer and rivate wells. ' Staff Recommendation: While no formal action is required, this memo will serve as a foundation for the Planning Commission's discussion with the applicant to bring to light potential issues for discussion and issues to be addressed when the formal Plat application is submitted. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit 8. Survey& Proposed Lot Layout Exhibit C. Bing Aerial Photos Exhibit D. Pertinent Code Sections Exhibit E. Conservation Design Ordinance Exhibit F. Summary of Estimated Fees Exhibit G. Area Plat Map Conformity with the Orono 2030 Community Management Plan Update The proposed 6.89 acre lot subdivision appears to be in conformity with the guiding of this area for single family lakeshore residential development at a density of 1 unit per 1 acre. The proposed development will be required to conform to the 1.0 acre, 140' width standards of the LR-1 B Zoning District. Conformity with Zoning District Lot Requirements The property is in the LR — 1 B, One Family Lakeshore Residential District, which allows for single family residential uses with a minimum lot size of one dry buildable acre. Under a standard subdivision process, each proposed lot would have to contain the minimum of 1.0 acres of dry buildable land. The current survey depicts 6 lots with a conforming density of one lot per gross acre; however, some of the lots are less than the 1.0 acre requirement due to the presence of bluffs and steep slopes and storm water ponding which will reduce the availability of calculable acreage. Relationship to Surrounding Development The proposed single-family development with 1-plus acre lot sizes is consistent with existing development in the surrounding neighborhood. Developed single family lots surround this site to the south and east; City park property borders on the north. The surrounding single family lots vary between '/z to 1+acre lots.