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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NLARCH 211998 ( 012; #2339 JAMES D. RENDER, 1365 TONYAWA ROAD - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL - RESOLUTION NO. 4053 The applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the application was tabled at the last Council meeting for plan revision after applicant was provided conceptual direction. The 1.9 acre parcel is proposed to be divided into three bunaing sites. access nas been the main issue or concern. Whether the S' easement can be combined with the 25' private road for a 33' total has not yet been confirmed by the City Attorney. Gaffron reviewed the directions given by Council. He noted that the shared driveway to access the outlot road would reduce the amount of hardcover needed for Lots 1 and 2. The stormwater plan has been reviewed. Tom Kellogg had determined that the elevation of the houses would not affect the Iayout of the plat. The existing house on Lot 1 will be lived in for a time before it is sold by the applicant. Two options were given for the encroachment of the detached garage and portions of the house onto Lot 2. The resolution as drafted requires that the encroachments be removed within one year as well as requires a Special Lot Combination. Staff recommended approval of the application subject to the conditions as noted in the resolution. Render said he saw no conflict with the recommendations made by Staff. Jabbour noted that the stormwater pond has been moved from the front to the rear yard. Gaffron said there were questions on meeting the standards and impact on the lot. Mark Gronberg said the NURP pond is larger than what would be required for a regular pond. He would like to be allowed to have a regular pond and make a contribution to the Watershed District. Jabbour emphasized that the Council does not support contributions made to the Watershed District for ponding and believe all ponding should be conducted on the property. Jabbour asked Staff to inform the Watershed District not to suggest to residents of Orono that cash contributions be made for ponding as it will not be approved. Gaffron explained that there were different standards for a stormwater quantity pond and a NURP pond. The NLTRP pond standards were adopted into the Comprehensive Plan. He agreed that more discussion is necessary on this issue as the pond will have more of an impact on smaller subdivisions than it would on larger ones. Jabbour questioned whether staff is suggesting we do not need stormwater ponding, and noted we should require ponding if it's beneficial to the lake, not just because we were mandated by other agencies to require it. 40 14